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Senegalese Chicken Recipe

Savory Senegalese Chicken Recipe That’ll Thrill Your Taste Buds

This Senegalese Chicken Recipe brings together an unforgettable medley of flavors that's easy to prepare and rich in tradition.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Senegalese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Juicy and tender
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard Whole grain is a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Bouillon Powder Enhances umami
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to preference
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning and sautéing
  • 2 onions Onions Sliced, yellow or white preferred
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Keeps everything moist

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, sliced onions, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, bouillon powder, and salt. Mix well until smooth, then add the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for enhanced flavors.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and place them in the skillet, browning for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Add reserved marinade and sliced onions to the skillet over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally and allow onions to caramelize for about 5 minutes.
  4. Return browned chicken to the skillet, pour in chicken broth, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for meal prep. The flavors develop beautifully over time.

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