Jollof Rice with Chicken Recipe
A classic West African dish made with fragrant rice, rich tomato sauce and perfectly seasoned chicken.
Prep 15 mins · Cook 30 mins · Total 45 mins
Ingredients
- Rice – 3 cups
- Chicken – 1 kg
- Tomatoes – 6 medium
- Onion – 2 large
- Garlic – 4 cloves
- Red bell pepper – 2
- Tomato paste – 3 tbsp
- Vegetable oil – 1/4 cup
- Seasoning cube – 2
- Salt – to taste
Equipment: Large pot, Blender, Frying pan
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the chicken
Wash, cut and season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic and ginger. Set aside for 15 minutes.
Prepare the chicken
Wash, cut and season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic and ginger. Set aside for 15 minutes.
Cook the chicken
Heat oil in a pot, add the chicken and fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Make the sauce
Blend tomatoes, red bell pepper and onion. Pour into a pot, add tomato paste and cook for 10 minutes.
Prepare the rice
Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Combine and cook
Add the rice, seasoning cubes and 2 cups of stock to the sauce. Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 25 minutes, stirring once.
Serve
Fluff the rice, return the chicken to the pot to warm through, and serve hot.
Cooking Tips
- Cook on low heat so the rice steams evenly without burning.
- A slightly smoky base at the bottom of the pot is prized — don't stir too often.
Substitutions
- Use turkey or beef instead of chicken.
- Swap bell pepper for scotch bonnet for more heat.
