Spicy Jollof Rice with Grilled Chicken

Name: Spicy Jollof Rice with Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain parboiled rice; 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 4 tbsp tomato paste; 1 whole onion; 1 whole bell pepper; 1 pieces scotch bonnet pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 pieces seasoning cube; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp thyme

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Marcus Lee

Time

45 minutes

Servings

Calories

836

A vibrant West African dish bursting with flavor, combining perfectly cooked rice, rich tomatoes, and perfectly grilled chicken for a truly satisfying meal.

836

cal

35.7g

protein

82.6g

carbs

39.3g

fat

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
long-grain parboiled rice	2 cups	338	7g	74g	1g
chicken thighs	1.5 lbs	373	28g	0g	28g
tomato paste	4 tbsp	13	1g	3g	0g
onion	1 whole	11	0g	3g	0g
bell pepper	1 whole	8	0g	2g	0g
scotch bonnet pepper	1 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
garlic	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
vegetable oil	3 tbsp	90	0g	0g	10g
seasoning cube	2 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
thyme	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
long-grain parboiled rice	2 cups	338	7g	74g	1g
chicken thighs	1.5 lbs	373	28g	0g	28g
tomato paste	4 tbsp	13	1g	3g	0g
onion	1 whole	11	0g	3g	0g
bell pepper	1 whole	8	0g	2g	0g
scotch bonnet pepper	1 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
garlic	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
vegetable oil	3 tbsp	90	0g	0g	10g
seasoning cube	2 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
thyme	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Wash the rice thoroughly and soak in water for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Blend onion, bell pepper, garlic, and scotch bonnet until smooth.
Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a pot and sauté the blended mixture for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Add tomato paste, thyme, seasoning cubes, and salt. Cook for another 10 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the soaked rice and 4 cups of water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
Step 6
Season the chicken thighs with salt and grill until fully cooked.

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