Jollof Rice with Grilled Chicken

Name: Jollof Rice with Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain rice; 4 pieces chicken thighs; 4 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 whole onion; 1 whole red bell pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp ginger; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 tsp salt; 2 pieces bay leaves; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp pepper

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Daniel Kim

Time

90 minutes

Servings

Calories

948

A classic West African dish, this vibrant jollof rice is paired with juicy grilled chicken, making it a festive meal.

948

cal

14.4g

protein

91.6g

carbs

58.4g

fat

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
long-grain rice	2 cups	338	7g	74g	1g
chicken thighs	4 pieces	2	0g	0g	0g
tomato paste	4 tbsp	13	1g	3g	0g
vegetable oil	1 cup	482	0g	0g	55g
onion	1 whole	11	0g	3g	0g
red bell pepper	1 whole	8	0g	2g	0g
garlic	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
ginger	1 tbsp	2	0g	0g	0g
chicken stock	4 cups	87	6g	8g	3g
salt	2 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
bay leaves	2 pieces	2	0g	0g	0g
thyme	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
pepper	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
long-grain rice	2 cups	338	7g	74g	1g
chicken thighs	4 pieces	2	0g	0g	0g
tomato paste	4 tbsp	13	1g	3g	0g
vegetable oil	1 cup	482	0g	0g	55g
onion	1 whole	11	0g	3g	0g
red bell pepper	1 whole	8	0g	2g	0g
garlic	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
ginger	1 tbsp	2	0g	0g	0g
chicken stock	4 cups	87	6g	8g	3g
salt	2 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
bay leaves	2 pieces	2	0g	0g	0g
thyme	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
pepper	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Marinate chicken with garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot and sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until soft.
Step 3
Add tomato paste and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 4
Stir in rice, chicken stock, bay leaves, and thyme; bring to a boil.
Step 5
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
Step 6
Meanwhile, grill marinated chicken over medium heat until fully cooked.
Step 7
Serve jollof rice with grilled chicken on top.

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