1. Season the chicken
Season the chicken with salt, paprika, black pepper, and curry powder.
2. Brown the chicken
Heat the oil in a large pot and brown the chicken on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Prepare the pepper mixture
Blend the tomatoes, red bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
4. Cook the sauce
Add a little more oil to the pot. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add the blended tomato mixture and cook over medium heat for about 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the spices
Season with thyme, curry powder, smoked paprika, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add the rice and chicken
Rinse the rice and add it to the tomato sauce. Pour in the chicken stock and stir gently. Place the browned chicken on top.
7. Cook slowly
Cover tightly and cook over low heat for approximately 25–30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid. Avoid stirring too often.
8. Serve
Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Serve hot with the chicken.
🌶️ Serving Tip
For an authentic West African-style meal, serve your Jollof Rice with fried plantains, fresh salad, or coleslaw.
🔥 Rich, smoky, spicy, and incredibly comforting – Jollof Rice is made for sharing!
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