CHICKEN JOLLOF RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

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Chicken Jollof Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: medium tomatoes, red bell pepper, small red onions, scotch bonnet pepper, vegetable oil, boneless chicken thighs, curry powder, dried thyme, parboiled long grain rice, stock cubes, water

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and quartered
2 small red onions, 1 quartered, 1 diced
1 scotch bonnet pepper, or habanero, stem removed
½ cup vegetable oil, plus 2 tablespoons
1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups parboiled long grain rice, washed
2 stock cubes
¾ cup water

Steps:

  • Add the tomatoes, red bell pepper, quartered onion, and pepper to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • In a pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil, diced red onion, chicken, and curry powder. Cook until onions are soft and chicken has browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  • Raise heat to medium-high, and using the same pot, add pureed tomato mixture, cooking until reduced by half.
  • Add in remaining oil, and fry sauce for 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken, along with rice, stock and thyme leaves.
  • Cover pot tightly with foil. Cover with lid and reduce heat to low, cooking for 30 minutes.
  • Once rice is cooked, fluff up before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 7 grams

Lewis Dummet
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This was my first time making chicken jollof rice and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Marin Antonio
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I'm not a big fan of jollof rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Anthony Wilson
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This recipe is a keeper! The flavors are amazing and the dish is easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Deimos Rosevear
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken jollof rice. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Farhan Baba
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Nuzhat Najifa
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken jollof rice.


Favour Edozie
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and the rice was fluffy. The flavors were amazing and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Gurschwin Titus
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Delano Currington
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I've tried many jollof rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Bajrangi Yadav
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This chicken jollof rice was a hit at my dinner party! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.