Gluten-Free Nigerian Jollof Rice with Chicken
A flavorful and vibrant Nigerian Jollof Rice made gluten-free, served with tender chicken. This dish is a party favorite and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- about 680 g Chicken Thighs
- 2 cups Gluten-Free Long Grain Rice
- about 170 g Tomato Paste
- 1 28 oz can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 0.5 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper
- 1 medium Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 1 tbsp Curry Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 2 leaves Bay Leaves
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, curry powder, and thyme. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2Blend diced tomatoes, red bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste.
- 3Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken thighs on all sides; remove and set aside.
- 4Add tomato paste to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- 5Pour the blended tomato mixture into the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and deepens in color.
- 6Add chicken broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the sauce. Bring to a boil.
- 7Stir in the gluten-free rice. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- 8Return the chicken thighs to the pot and nestle them into the rice. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes to heat the chicken through.
- 9Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove bay leaves before serving.
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