JOLLOF CHICKEN AND RICE

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This originated in French colonial Africa. I found this in a cookbook under NIGERIA. It's very similar to jambalaya.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs chicken pieces
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, chopped
16 ounces canned tomatoes, cut up
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet brown chicken on both sides in hot oil about 15 minutes; remove from skillet. Set aside chicken, reserving drippings.
  • Add the onion to drippings; cook till tender but not brown. Drain off fat.
  • Return chicken to skillet.
  • Combine undrained tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Pour over chicken. DO NOT STIR.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover; simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Skim off fat.
  • Add rice, making sure all the rice is covered with liquid.
  • Cover; simmer for 30 minutes more or until rice is tender.
  • Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.2, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 556.8, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 29.7

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