Rice Jollof Recipe

Name: Rice Jollof
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Olive Or Canola Oil; 1- 1/2 pound Chicken Breast Cut Into Pieces; 5 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Broth; 2 whole Onions, Chopped; 1 whole Bell Pepper, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 3 cups Brown (or White) Rice- Uncooked; 1/4 cups Tomato Paste; 2 cups Chopped Tomatoes (can Use Diced In A Can); 2 cups Fresh Green Beans, Chopped (can Use Canned); 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Olive Or Canola Oil
1- 1/2 pound Chicken Breast Cut Into Pieces
5 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Broth
2 whole Onions, Chopped
1 whole Bell Pepper, Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
3 cups Brown (or White) Rice- Uncooked
1/4 cups Tomato Paste
2 cups Chopped Tomatoes (can Use Diced In A Can)
2 cups Fresh Green Beans, Chopped (can Use Canned)
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper

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Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large pot.
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Working in batches, add the chicken and brown on all sides.
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Remove the chicken to another large pot and add the water or stock.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
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While the chicken simmers, pour all but 23 tablespoons of oil out of the first pot.
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Heat the oil over medium flame, add the onions and peppers and saute until the onions are wilted and translucent, 45 minutes.
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Add the garlic and saute for another 12 minutes.
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Stir the rice into the onions and peppers and heat through for another 12 minutes.
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Stir in the tomato paste to coat the rice and give it a reddish hue.
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Add the chopped tomatoes and let them cook down for 23 minutes.
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Pour in the chicken and its simmering liquid into the rice pot and add green beans.
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Season well with salt and pepper, adding more if desired.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Remove from heat, let rest another 10 minutes before serving.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Olive Or Canola Oil, 1- 1/2 pound Chicken Breast Cut Into Pieces, 5 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Broth, 2 whole Onions, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Rice Jollof falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Rice Jollof

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