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plated jollof rice and chicken

Jollof Rice with Chicken

Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: African, Nigerian
Keyword: jollof rice, rice, rice recipe
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Author: Ogechi
Jollof Rice and Chicken is a easy-to-make seasoned, tomato based, rice dish that can be eaten for any meal of the day.
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Equipment

  • 1 stock pot
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 chopping knife
  • 1 blender
  • 1 cooking spoon
  • 1 baking sheet

Ingredients

Ingredients for Roasted Chicken

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs bone in
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon bouillon seasoning
  • 1½ tablespoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 bay leaves optional
  • 2 tablespoons rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoon mushroom umami optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil sub. avocado oil

Ingredients for Jollof Rice

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 5 plum tomatoes
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 red onion peeled and cut in half
  • 2 scotch bonnet peppers sub. habaneros

Pantry Ingredients for Jollof Rice

  • 4 cups parboiled rice sub. long grain rice
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Jamaican curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon seasoning
  • 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Sauce Prep for Jollof Rice

  • Preheat oven to 425° F.
  • Place tomatoes, red bell peppers, and red onions on a baking tray with cooking spray.
  • After 35-40 minutes, remove tray from the oven and set aside.
  • Place roasted veggies in a blender with scotch bonnets and garlic cloves. Blend until smooth and set aside.

Jollof Rice Instructions

  • In a stock pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add chopped yellow onion.
  • After one minute, add curry powder, thyme, nutmeg, bouillon, and mix together.
  • Next, add puree mixture to the pot along with 3 bay leaves. Put the heat on low/medium and let it cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add washed rice and 5 cups of water. Mix everything together. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed.
  • Place foil before covering with the lid. Make sure the stove is on the lowest setting.
  • After 30 minutes, check and adjust water until rice is cooked.
  • Enjoy!

Roasted Chicken Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F
  •  Clean chicken with lime juice and vinegar, rinse, and pat dry.
  • Combine dry ingredients and rub all over the chicken thighs. Let the bay leaves sit while the chicken marinates. Remove before baking.
  • Place chicken on a baking sheet on the middle rack. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until internal temperature is 165°F.
    Use parchment paper, foil, or coat the baking sheet with non-stick spray beforehand.
  • Let the chicken rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
  • Enjoy with a big bowl of Jollof Rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1446IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg