west africanlunchServes 4

Jollof Rice with Grilled Chicken

Name: Jollof Rice with Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: west african
Ingredients: 300g Long grain rice; 500g Chicken breast or thighs; 4 large Tomatoes (blended); 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 2 Red bell pepper; 2 medium Onion; 1 (optional) Scotch bonnet; 400ml Chicken stock (low sodium); 1 tsp each Thyme, bay leaves, curry powder; 2 tbsp Coconut oil

West African classic — tomato-based seasoned rice cooked in one pot, served with marinated grilled chicken.

Ingredients

Long grain rice300g
Chicken breast or thighs500g
Tomatoes (blended)4 large
Tomato paste2 tbsp
Red bell pepper2
Onion2 medium
Scotch bonnet1 (optional)
Chicken stock (low sodium)400ml
Thyme, bay leaves, curry powder1 tsp each
Coconut oil2 tbsp

Method

1Blend tomatoes, bell peppers, and one onion together until smooth.
2Fry the tomato blend in coconut oil with tomato paste over high heat, stirring often, until the raw smell goes and it thickens — about 15 minutes.
3Add rinsed rice, stock, thyme, bay leaves, and curry powder. Stir, cover tightly, and cook on low heat for 25 minutes without lifting the lid.
4Season chicken, marinate in remaining spices for 20 minutes, then grill or pan-fry separately until cooked through.
5Fluff rice and serve topped with grilled chicken.

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