Chicken Yassa

Chicken Yassa

Senegalese Food 28 Last Update: Mar 08, 2026 Created: Mar 08, 2026
Chicken Yassa
  • Serves: 4 People
  • Prepare Time: 4 hours
  • Cooking Time: 45 min
  • Calories: 380
  • Difficulty: Medium
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Yassa is a tangy, caramelised onion and lemon sauce that's a cornerstone of Senegalese cuisine. Chicken yassa (yassa poulet) is the most popular version — marinated, grilled, then simmered in the onion sauce.

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