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<\/span>Jollof Rice and Chicken<\/span><\/h2>\n
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This jollof rice and chicken is an easy yet tasty one-pan meal enjoyed in West African countries. It\u2019s bursting with flavors from the tomato sauce, paprika, scotch bonnet, and the juices coming off the well-seasoned chicken thighs. Serve it on regular weeknights or as a main course during the holidays!<\/span>
<\/div>[From Wikipedia]: Jollof<\/strong>, or\u00a0jollof<\/strong>\u00a0rice<\/strong>, is a\u00a0rice dish\u00a0from\u00a0Senegal, West Africa.\u00a0It is typically made with\u00a0long-grain rice, tomatoes,\u00a0chilis, onions, spices, and sometimes other vegetables and\/or meat in a single pot, although its ingredients and preparation methods vary across different regions.<\/span>
<\/div>Regional variations are a source of competition among the countries of\u00a0West Africa, and in particular between\u00a0Nigeria\u00a0and\u00a0Ghana. In the 2010s this developed into a friendly rivalry known as the "Jollof wars".<\/span>
<\/div>In French-speaking West Africa, a variation of the dish is known as\u00a0riz au gras<\/em>. The Senegalese version,\u00a0thieboudienne<\/em>, has been recognized by UNESCO as an\u00a0intangible cultural heritage<\/em>\u00a0dish.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>50 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 5 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Servings: <\/span>6<\/span><\/div>\n\n
Author: <\/span>Imma Adamu – Immaculate Bites<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

<\/span>Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>

<\/span>The Chicken<\/span><\/h4>
  • 2\u00bd-3<\/span> lb (1.2-1.5kg)<\/span> chicken thighs <\/span> (about 6 thighs)<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> tsp (11-12g)<\/span> salt<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> tsp (10g)<\/span> onion powder<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tsp (2g)<\/span> fresh thyme or oregano<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tsp (5g)<\/span> garlic powder<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tsp (3g)<\/span> smoked paprika<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> tsp (1-2g)<\/span> white pepper<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> tsp (1g)<\/span> cayenne pepper<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> tsp (2-3g)<\/span> chicken bouillon powder or salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    <\/span>Jollof Rice<\/span><\/h4>
    • 2<\/span> Tbsp (28ml)<\/span> oil<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> medium<\/span> onion<\/span> diced<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> medium <\/span> bell pepper<\/span> diced<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tsp (2g)<\/span> fresh thyme<\/span><\/li>
    • 2<\/span> tsp (10g)<\/span> minced garlic<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tsp (5g)<\/span> minced ginger<\/span><\/li>
    • 2<\/span> cups (392g)<\/span> uncooked rice (I used basmati rice)<\/span> (I used basmati rice) <\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> (8oz) can<\/span> tomato sauce<\/span><\/li>
    • 3<\/span> cups (710ml)<\/span> chicken stock or water<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tsp (6g)<\/span> salt<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tsp (3g)<\/span> paprika<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tsp (3g)<\/span> white pepper<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> tsp (1-2g)<\/span> curry powder<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd-1<\/span> tsp (2-5g)<\/span> chicken bouillon<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> lb (225g) or more <\/span> vegetables <\/span> (carrots, peas, green beans, etc.)<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> scotch bonnet pepper <\/span> or hot pepper (optional)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

      <\/span>Instructions<\/span><\/h3>

      <\/span>Chicken Thighs<\/span><\/h4>
      • Wash the chicken thighs, then dry them with a paper towel. Combine salt, onion powder, thyme, garlic powder, smoked paprika, white pepper, cayenne, and bouillon, and mix well.<\/div><\/li>
      • Sprinkle both sides of the thighs with a generous amount of the spice blend. Or you could use salt, pepper, and your favorite spice mix.<\/div><\/li>
      • Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet, Dutch oven, or oven-safe pan. Brown the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side, being careful not to burn it. Remove from the pan and set aside.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

        <\/span>Jollof Rice<\/span><\/h4>
        • Preheat the oven to 350\u2109 (176\u2103).<\/div><\/li>
        • Rinse the rice by covering it with water in a large bowl. Swish the grains with your hands, and then drain the water. Repeat until the water runs clear, drain, and set aside.<\/div><\/li>
        • Remove excess oil from the pan, leaving 2-3 tablespoons of oil. Add the onions, bell pepper, thyme, garlic, and saut\u00e9 until soft but not golden, 2-3 minutes. Then add the rice and stir for another 2 minutes.<\/div><\/li>
        • Add onions, thyme, garlic, and ginger, and saut\u00e9 until soft but not golden, 2-3 minutes. Then add the rice and stir for another 2 minutes.<\/div><\/li>
        • Gently pour in the tomato sauce, chicken stock, salt, paprika, white pepper, curry powder, and chicken bouillon\u2014everything else EXCEPT the vegetables. Stir, add the chicken back, and bring to a boil.<\/div><\/li>
        • Place in the preheated oven and cook for about 20 minutes. Stir in the vegetables and cook for another 10-15 minutes.<\/div><\/li>
        • Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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          <\/span>Notes<\/span><\/h3>

          <\/span>Tips & Notes:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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          • For brown rice, increase the broth or water to 4 cups, and the cooking time to 50-60 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10425,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[136,618,2506,697,3146],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10428","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entree","category-baked","category-dinner","category-stove-top","category-west-african"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JollofRiceAndChicken.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10428","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10428"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10428\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10432,"href":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10428\/revisions\/10432"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10428"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10428"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10428"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}