Nigerian Jollof Rice and Chicken

4.67 from 6 votes

This Nigerian Jollof Rice is an authentic and flavorful one-pot meal originating from Africa and is enjoyed worldwide.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: African

Servings: -6 people

Calories: 560kcal

Author: Claudy

Wash the chicken well. Combine the chicken with all the ingredients for the chicken. Mix till well coated.
Add water and cook on medium heat for about 15- 20 minutes until tender.
Remove the chicken from the stock and save the stock for later.
Add oil in a pot, about 2-3 inches deep. Deep fry the chicken for about 10 minutes until golden brown, flipping sides halfway through cooking time.
Remove the chicken and place it on an absorbent paper.

Blend the peppers and tomatoes until smooth.
Add cooking oil into a pot. When oil is hot, sauté the onion until fragrant for 2 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and cook again for about 3-5 minutes. Add the blended mix, stir well and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Check the pot often and stir so it doesn't burn.
Add salt, seasoning powder, curry powder, chicken stock and water and stir well.
Add the washed rice and stir. Cover and let it cook on medium heat for 15 minutes. Make sure you check the pot every 5 minutes and add water as needed so it dosen't burn.
When the water dries, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with aluminum foil and place the lid on it. The residual heat will finish the cooking process and make it fluffy. Let it cook slowly for another 15 minutes untouched.
Remove foil and lid, use a spoon and stir well because the tomato sauce settles on top of the rice.
Garnish with the butter and leeks or parsley and stir well.
Serve the rice with the fried chicken.