This originated in French colonial Africa. I found this in a cookbook under NIGERIA. It's very similar to jambalaya.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet brown chicken on both sides in hot oil about 15 minutes; remove from skillet. Set aside chicken, reserving drippings.
- Add the onion to drippings; cook till tender but not brown. Drain off fat.
- Return chicken to skillet.
- Combine undrained tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Pour over chicken. DO NOT STIR.
- Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
- Cover; simmer for 30 minutes.
- Skim off fat.
- Add rice, making sure all the rice is covered with liquid.
- Cover; simmer for 30 minutes more or until rice is tender.
- Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.2, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 556.8, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 29.7
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Sachin sah
sahsachin@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal.
Uqasha Khan
uqasha84@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as the pictures. The chicken was tough and the rice was bland.
Iz Hiros-Valcourt
hi@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.
Why Man
m@gmail.comI made this dish for a party and everyone loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.
MD sabbir Ahmed
m_ahmed@hotmail.co.ukThis dish was amazing! I loved the combination of the chicken and the rice. The flavors were perfect.
Brodie Smith
b.smith65@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of jollof rice, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The chicken was tender and the rice was flavorful.
Gawoso Dickson Addison
a-g35@yahoo.comThis recipe was a disaster! The rice was mushy and the chicken was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Roy Zaib
royzaib@yahoo.comThe chicken was a bit dry, but the rice was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time.
Gerda Lephoi
lephoi@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and the flavors were amazing! I loved the combination of the chicken and the rice.
GHOST LUIS
luis@aol.comI tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Rahman Tarar
tarar-rahman82@hotmail.co.ukThis jollof chicken and rice was a hit! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.