Jollof Rice with Chicken is a flavorful West African dish made with fragrant rice, tomatoes, peppers, aromatic spices, and tender chicken. It’s colorful, comforting, and perfect for sharing with family and friends! ❤️
🛒 Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 700 g chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Jollof Rice:
- 400 g long-grain rice
- 400 g chopped tomatoes or tomato passata
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic
- 1 small piece of fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
