West African Chicken Yassa Recipe

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West African Chicken Yassa
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Directions:

  1. Mix the lemon juice, the vinegar, half the oil, the onions and pour on the chicken pieces in a bowl.
  2. Marinate for 8 hours to overnight.
  3. Remove the chicken and the onions from the marinade.
  4. Brown the chicken on both sides.
  5. Fry the onions in the remaining oil for a few minutes.
  6. Add the marinade, thyme, hot pepper, water and bay leaves and simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  7. Return the chicken to the sauce and cook until done and tender.
  8. Serve chicken and sauce over rice or couscous.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1018.45 Kcal (4264 kJ)
Calories from fat 644.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 71.57g 110%
Cholesterol 453.5mg 151%
Sodium 3913.56mg 163%
Potassium 1070.63mg 23%
Total Carbs 38.82g 13%
Sugars 11.28g 45%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 5%
Protein 53.47g 107%
Vitamin C 23.9mg 40%
Iron 18.9mg 105%
Calcium 403.5mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.34 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.9g 110%
Cholesterol 75.41mg 151%
Sodium 650.72mg 163%
Potassium 178.02mg 23%
Total Carbs 6.45g 13%
Sugars 1.88g 45%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 5%
Protein 8.89g 107%
Vitamin C 4mg 40%
Iron 3.1mg 105%
Calcium 67.1mg 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.1
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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