Poulet Yassa

Ingredients:

3-4 pounds chicken

6 lemons, squeezed

2 cloves garlic, minced

6 onions, sliced in rounds

1 or 2 red peppers, or 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne

4-6 tbsp oil

Bay leaf

Salt

Pepper

Cooking Instructions:

Wash and dry chicken and cut into pieces. Marinate chicken in mixture of lemon juice, onions, garlic, and 2-3 tbsp of the oil for several hours, turning occasonally as that all parts are covered. Remove chicen and grill, broil, or braise until all pieces are lightly browned on all sides. Drain onions and garlic, but retain the marinade. Use a heavy casserole, Dutch Oven, or fry chicken; saute onions and garlic in the reminaing oil until soft. Add chicken, bay leaf, peppers or cayenne, salt and pepper. Simmer until chicken is tender (1 - 1 1/2 hours) or bake covered in medium (325 degree) oven. Add marinade now and then so mixture remains moist. Serve over rice.

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