Spiced Chicken with Jollof-Style Rice

Name: Spiced Chicken with Jollof-Style Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 yellow onion (finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 6 ounce tomato paste; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground thyme; 0.5 teaspoon curry powder; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cup quick white rice; 3 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 5 ounce plantain chips

Succulent chicken breast served with a vibrant, seasoned rice inspired by traditional Jollof, accompanied by crispy plantain chips for an authentic and quick African meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 7
Cuisine: African
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Halal
Soy-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 yellow onion (finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
6 ounce tomato paste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground thyme
0.5 teaspoon curry powder
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cup quick white rice
3 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
5 ounce plantain chips

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add 1 finely diced yellow onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 can tomato paste, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground thyme, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, and optional 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant.
Stir in 2 cups quick white rice and coat it evenly with the tomato mixture. Pour in 3 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
Fluff the rice with a fork and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve the Spiced Chicken with Jollof-Style Rice hot, accompanied by 1 bag plantain chips.

Notes

Quick white rice dramatically reduces cooking time compared to traditional Jollof methods. If you prefer more vegetables, stir in some frozen peas or corn during the last 2 minutes of rice cooking.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 490
Protein: 38.2 g
Carbohydrates: 58.5 g
Fat: 13.8 g
Fiber: 6.1 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Sugar: 5.8 g
Cholesterol: 82 mg