How To Make Nigerian Jollof Rice with Chicken and Fried Plantains
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of long grain rice
- 1 pound of chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 ripe plantains, sliced
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of thyme
- 1 teaspoon of curry powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
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Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add the onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent.
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Add the thyme, curry powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables with the spices.
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Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add the rice to the pot and stir to combine. Return the chicken pieces to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
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Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
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While the rice is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a separate pan. Add the sliced plantains and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Serve the Nigerian Jollof Rice with the fried plantains on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 480kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 80mg
- Sodium : 700mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 62g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 14g
- Protein : 26g
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