Grilled Chicken Yassa

Grilled Chicken Yassa

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Pierre Thiam

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Sweet and tangy grilled chicken flavored with caramelized onion and lime confit sauce is served over jollof rice, a staple of West African cuisine, featuring jasmine rice cooked in a tomato-based broth. Served with a side of roasted sweet and mildly spicy plantains, this meal will surprise and delight your tastebuds!

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Pierre Thiam

Pierre Thiam is a chef, author, and social activist best known for bringing West African cuisine to the global fine-dining world. He is also the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Teranga, a fast-casual food chain from New York City that serves Western African food namely Nigerian, Senegal, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. He is also the Executive Chef of the award-winning restaurant Nok by Alara in Lagos, Nigeria and the Signature Chef of the five-star Pullman Hotel in Dakar, Senegal. His company Yolélé advocates for smallholder farmers in the Sahel by opening new markets for crops grown in Africa; its signature product, Yolélé Fonio, is found in Whole Foods, Amazon, and other retailers across America. Born and raised in Dakar, Senegal, Thiam’s cooking style reinforces his love of his culture, and the distinct and exceptional culinary practices of West Africa.

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All the flavors.

Janquese · 12/14/22

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Great taste, even without any sauce. Perfect balance of flavors, heat, and textures. I could seriously eat this every day. Liked the peas in the rice. The grilled chicken was fantastic. I will not continue with this service if I can’t continue getting this chef’s dishes.

Cecelia · 12/13/22

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the sauce was missing but its so good that I still rate it 5⭐️

Kenneth · 12/11/22

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One of my favorite meals. its very flavorful and well portioned.

Felicia · 12/07/22

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very delicious. just wish they would use brown rice.

Caleb · 12/03/22

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This is by far one of my favorite meals. its full of flavor. I will order this every week if its available.

Felicia · 11/30/22

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Delicious combination of flavors, nice balance of spice and sweet

Alexandra · 11/29/22

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This is very tasty and is a great amoont of food!

Anthony · 11/29/22

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Nutritional Info

Calories

680

Protein

43g

Fat

25g

Carbohydrates

69g

Ingredients:

Bay Leaves, Chicken Thighs Bone In, Dried Crayfish, Dried Shrimp, Garlic, Ginger, Green Peppers, Ground Black Pepper, Habanero Peppers, Jasmine Rice, Kosher Salt, Lime Juice, Onions, Plantains, Red Pepper Powder, Red Peppers, Salt, Spanish Onions, Thyme, Tomato Juice, Tomato Paste, Vegetable Oil, Water

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Heating Instructions

Chef preparation

Recommended for special occasions.

1. Preheat to 350F
2. Remove sleeve and peel back film
3. Pour sauce on top
4. Heat up for 12 mins or until heated through

Quick preparation

Don't worry if time is an issue - we got you covered!

1. Remove sleeve and peel back film to vent
2. Pour sauce on top
3. Microwave for 2 mins

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