Jollof Rice Recipe

Name: Jollof Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up; 2 Tbsp. peanut oil or cooking oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up; 1 1/4 c. chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger, cinnamon or dried thyme, crushed; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper; 1 c. long grain rice; 1 Tbsp. snipped parsley

Servings: persons

1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
2 Tbsp. peanut oil or cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 1/4 c. chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. ground ginger, cinnamon or dried thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 c. long grain rice
1 Tbsp. snipped parsley

1
In a large skillet brown chicken pieces on both sides in hot oil about 15 minutes.
2
Remove; set aside.
3
Keep drippings.
4
Add onion to drippings; cook until tender but not brown.
5
Drain fat. Add chicken to skillet.
6
Combine undrained tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, ginger, cinnamon or thyme, salt and ground red pepper.
7
Pour over chicken.
8
Do not stir.
9
Bring to boil.
10
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
11
Skim off fat.
12
Add rice. Make sure all rice is covered with liquid.
13
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes more or until rice is tender.
14
Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with snipped parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up, 2 Tbsp. peanut oil or cooking oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up, and more.

Yes, Jollof Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jollof Rice

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