Jollof Rice with Spicy Grilled Chicken

Name: Jollof Rice with Spicy Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 16 min
Ingredients: 2 cups parboiled long-grain rice; 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 0.25 cups vegetable oil; 1 whole onion; 1 whole bell pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp spicy pepper sauce; 1 tbsp chicken seasoning

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Maria Santos

Time

16 minutes

Servings

Calories

578

A flavorful West African classic featuring vibrant jollof rice and tender, smoky grilled chicken, perfect for a weekend gathering.

578

cal

23.7g

protein

55.1g

carbs

28.5g

fat

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
parboiled long-grain rice	2 cups	225	4g	49g	0g
chicken thighs	1.5 lbs	248	18g	0g	19g
tomato paste	3 tbsp	7	0g	2g	0g
vegetable oil	0.25 cups	80	0g	0g	9g
onion	1 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
bell pepper	1 whole	5	0g	1g	0g
garlic	3 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
spicy pepper sauce	2 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
chicken seasoning	1 tbsp	2	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
parboiled long-grain rice	2 cups	225	4g	49g	0g
chicken thighs	1.5 lbs	248	18g	0g	19g
tomato paste	3 tbsp	7	0g	2g	0g
vegetable oil	0.25 cups	80	0g	0g	9g
onion	1 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
bell pepper	1 whole	5	0g	1g	0g
garlic	3 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
spicy pepper sauce	2 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
chicken seasoning	1 tbsp	2	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
Step 2
Blend the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and tomato paste to make a smooth sauce.
Step 3
Heat oil in a pot, add the blended sauce, and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Add rice, 4 cups of water, and stir; cook covered for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
Step 5
Marinate chicken in spices and cook on a grill for 20 minutes until charred and cooked through.

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