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Jollof rice with chicken

Jollof rice with chicken
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50 min

Serves 4
4 plants

*estimate per serving

Smoky, tomatoey West African rice. Great for big family meals.

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Other ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 6 chicken thighs

  • 2 red peppers

  • 1 onion

  • 2 tbsp tomato purée

  • 1/2 scotch bonnet

  • 1 tsp curry powder

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 300g basmati rice, rinsed

  • 1 pinch sea salt

What to do

  1. 1

    Brown the chicken in the oil. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Blitz the peppers, onion, tomatoes and scotch bonnet.

  3. 3

    Fry the purée in the pan for 2 minutes. Add the blitzed sauce.

  4. 4

    Add the spices and bay. Cook for 15 minutes until thick.

  5. 5

    Stir in the rice and stock. Put the chicken on top.

  6. 6

    Cover tightly. Cook on low for 25 minutes. Don't stir.

Tip: A little crispy rice at the bottom is the best bit.

Good to know: Cook chicken until there is no pink inside.

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