Yassa Chicken with Coconut Rice
Yassa is a flavorful Senegalese dish made with chicken marinated in lemon, onions, and spices. Served with dairy-free coconut rice for a complete meal.
25m prep + 40m cook4 servings
DAIRY-freeEGG-free
700 cal|50g protein|60g carbs|30g fat|4g fiber
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Thighs
- 2 large Yellow Onions
- 0.75 cup Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil
- 0.5 cup Chicken Broth
- 2 cups White Rice
- 1 can Coconut Milk
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs, sliced onions, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator).
- 2Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and onions, and cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- 3Pour in the chicken broth, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 4While the chicken is simmering, prepare the coconut rice. Rinse the rice thoroughly and place it in a saucepan.
- 5Add the coconut milk and enough water to cover the rice by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
- 6Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the yassa chicken over the coconut rice.
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