Party jollof rice with chicken and salad

Nigeria party jollof rice is a popular dish in Nigeria and can be prepared in many ways. Here is one recipe you can use:

Ingredients for jollof rice:

  • 3 cups of rice
  • 2 cups of blended tomatoes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon of thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of ginger powder
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil

Ingredients for chicken:

  • 1 kg of chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of thyme
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil

Ingredients for salad:

  • 1 head of lettuce, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 cup of salad dressing

Directions:

  1. Rinse the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pot, add the chopped onions and fry until translucent.
  3. Add the blended tomatoes, chopped red bell peppers, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, smoked paprika, curry powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, and salt. Stir well and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
  5. Drain the rice and add it to the pot. Stir well and reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cover the pot and let the rice cook for 25-30 minutes or until it is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  7. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  8. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  9. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  10. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
  12. To make the salad, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber in a bowl.
  13. Add the salad dressing and toss well.
  14. Serve the jollof rice with the baked chicken and salad on the side.

Enjoy your delicious Nigeria party jollof rice with salad and chicken!

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