*Jollof Rice with Chicken Recipe*
*Ingredients:*
For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the jollof rice:
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 cups tomato puree
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (or substitute with habanero)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
*Instructions:*
1. *Marinate the Chicken*:
Mix chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. *Cook the Chicken*:
Heat olive oil in a pan, add the chicken, and cook until browned. Set aside.
3. *Prepare the Jollof Base*:
Blend the onion, garlic, and Scotch bonnet pepper into a smooth paste.
4. *Cook the Rice*:
Heat oil in a pot, add the blended mixture, and sauté until fragrant. Add tomato puree, curry powder, thyme, and salt. Stir well.
5. *Add Rice and Chicken*:
Add rice and chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine. Add the cooked chicken on top. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender.
6. *Serve*:
Fluff the rice and serve with the chicken on top.
*Enjoy your delicious Jollof Rice with Chicken!*
Would you like any variations on this recipe?
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1 day ago*Jollof Rice with Chicken Recipe*
*Ingredients:*
For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the jollof rice:
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 cups tomato puree
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (or substitute with habanero)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
*Instructions:*
1. *Marinate the Chicken*:
Mix chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. *Cook the Chicken*:
Heat olive oil in a pan, add the chicken, and cook until browned. Set aside.
3. *Prepare the Jollof Base*:
Blend the onion, garlic, and Scotch bonnet pepper into a smooth paste.
4. *Cook the Rice*:
Heat oil in a pot, add the blended mixture, and sauté until fragrant. Add tomato puree, curry powder, thyme, and salt. Stir well.
5. *Add Rice and Chicken*:
Add rice and chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine. Add the cooked chicken on top. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender.
6. *Serve*:
Fluff the rice and serve with the chicken on top.
*Enjoy your delicious Jollof Rice with Chicken!*
Would you like any variations on this recipe?