How to Make Yassa Chicken for Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a celebration of both culture and heritage. Many African Americans choose to celebrate Kwanzaa each year. One of the most popular main dishes that is served during Kwanzaa is Yassa chicken. A blend of spices are used on the chicken to create a bold and delicious flavor.

Ingredients

• 3 Pounds of chicken


• 2 Cups sliced onion


• 1/2 Cup celery


• 4 Tablespoons lime juice


• 12 Teaspoons minced garlic


• 1 Cup carrot


• 2 Teaspoons black pepper


• 2 Teaspoons iodized salt


• 1/8 Cup oil


• 32 Ounce chicken stock

1. Combine sliced onion, minced garlic, celery, carrot, and lime juice together in a large mixing bowl.


2. Place the ingredients into a large Ziploc bag.


3. Put the chicken into the Ziploc bag with all of the ingredients. Seal the bag and shake.


4. Allow the chicken to marinate with the ingredients for about 4 hours.


5. Remove the chicken from the bag after it has marinated.


6. Place 1/8 cup of oil onto an oven pan. Place the chicken onto the oven pan.


7. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the chicken.


8. Cook the chicken in the oven until it has browned. Remove from the oven and set aside.


9. Fill a saucepan up with the chicken stock and place on the stove at medium-high heat.


10. Add the chicken and the contents of the Ziploc bag into the saucepan with the chicken stock.


11. Cover the saucepan and heat on the stove for 20 minutes on medium heat.


12. Use a strainer to strain the chicken from the chicken stock after it has cooked for 20 minutes.


13. Pour some of the chicken stock sauce over the chicken.


14. Place pieces of chicken on each plate and serve with carrots and rice.