Jollof Chicken and Rice

Name: Jollof Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 120 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Hausa-Fulani & Northern Nigerian
Ingredients: 3 lb chicken pieces; 2 tbsp oil; 1 medium onion; 16 oz canned tomatoes; 1.25 cup chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 0.5 tsp thyme; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp ground red pepper; 1 cup long grain rice; 1 tbsp parsley

Chicken, rice and tomatoes come together in this West African dish, fragrant with ginger and cinnamon and simmered on the stove. Finish with parsley.

2 hr · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 120 min · 120 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a large skillet brown chicken on both sides in hot oil about 15 minutes; remove from skillet. Set aside chicken, reserving drippings.
15 min
2
Add the onion to drippings; cook till tender but not brown. Drain off fat. Return chicken to skillet.
3
Combine undrained tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Pour over chicken. DO NOT STIR. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
4
Cover; simmer for 30 minutes. Skim off fat. Add rice, making sure all the rice is covered with liquid.
30 min
5
Cover; simmer for 30 minutes more or until rice is tender. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley.
30 min