Chicken Yassa

Try this spicy, traditional dish from Senegal, Africa.

Rating:: Not rated
Servings:: 6 - 8
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Recipe By:: Tom Fraker

Ingredients

Marinade

1 whole Chicken cut into portion pieces
1 Perfect Sweet Onions sliced thin
6 cloves Peeled Garlic halved
4 ribs Organic Celery chopped into bite size pieces
4 Organic Carrots chopped into bite size pieces
2 Organic Limes zested and juiced
1/2 cup Cider vinegar
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Habanero Chile sliced thin
2 Bay Leaves dried

Broth Ingredients

Sea Salt to taste
Organic Grinder Rainbow Peppercorns, to taste
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 quart Chicken Broth
2/3 cup Water
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

Directions

Marinate chicken pieces in onions and the next 9 ingredients (except for the lime zest) over night. When done marinating, remove chicken and pat dry. Reserve the vegetables and set aside.

In a Dutch oven, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the butter over medium high flame. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and brown on all sides. Remove the chicken and pour off excess oil. Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth and add the chicken back to the pot. Add the reserved vegetables, cover and cook over medium heat until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. This should take about 15 - 20 minutes.

Remove the chicken and vegetables, cover with foil and set aside.

Strain the liquid into a clean pan and place over high heat. Add the lime zest to the sauce. Mix the corn starch and water together and, while stirring, add to the sauce along with the butter. Heat until slightly thickened. Adjust the seasonings.