Chicken yassa (aka poulet yassa or yassa ganar) is my totemic dish. I first tasted it in Senegal in 1972 on my first trip to the African continent — and it was love at first bite.

Chicken Yassa (also known as Poulet Yassa) is one of the most popular traditional Senegalese dishes, cooked with chicken, caramelized onions, lemon, and a blend of African flavors and spices. Lamb and fish are two other variations of meat used in Yassa.

Jul 25, 2020 · Chicken Yassa or Poulet Yassa is one of the most popular traditional Senegalese dishes made with Chicken, caramelized onions, lemon, and a mixture of flavors and spices, which is typical of African cuisine.

Mar 13, 2024 · Chicken Yassa (Senegalese Braised Chicken With Caramelized Onions) A citrus-forward version of your favorite stewed and smothered chicken-and-onion dish.

Aug 13, 2020 · It is authentic, true to its roots and embodies the flavor essence that makes Yassa an international sensation. Every bite is a delight – sharp, boldly seasoned, spicy, and hinted with a faint sweetness.

Feb 11, 2019 · On the latest episode of Milk Street TV, learn how to make Chicken Yassa, an easy chicken recipe from Senegal that's great for weeknight cooking.

Sep 3, 2024 · A quick, easy, healthy variation on the classic Senegalese dish Chicken Yassa. Chicken yassa, also known as poulet yassa, is a mildly spicy dish prepared with an abundance of onions.

This is my riff on yassa, a traditional Senegalese dish of chicken or other meat and onions marinated in a tart mixture of vinegar, citrus, chiles and spices. The flavors are entrancing, and it's...

May 4, 2021 · Popular across West Africa, chicken yassa coaxes deep flavor from a handful of simple ingredients: smoky grilled chicken, sweet caramelized onions, tangy lime, bright ginger and spicy Scotch...

Poulet Yassa (Yassa au Poulet) or Chicken Yassa. A Senegalese dish of chicken marinated with lemon or lime, Dijon mustard and in some recipes vinegar, simmered with sauteed onions.