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title: Poulet Yassa (Chicken in Lemon-Onion Sauce)
servings: 6
prep time: 25 minutes
cook time: 60 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/poulet-yassa
---

Gather @chicken thigh{1.2%kg}, @onion{6}, @dijon mustard{2%tbsp}, @green olive{100%g}, @scotch bonnet{1} and @sunflower oil{4%tbsp}.

Marinate chicken and ALL the onions in @lemon{3} juice, mustard, @garlic{5%clove} and oil at least 4 hours. ~{4%hours}

Shake off the chicken and grill or sear it until charred at the edges.

Cook the drained onions low and slow in the pot 25 minutes until silky and sweet. ~{25%minutes}

Return chicken with the marinade, olives and whole pepper; simmer 20 minutes. ~{20%minutes}

Serve over broken rice, onions covering everything.