Jollof rice

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsBroiler Chicken -- cut up
2tablespoonsPeanut Oil
1mediumOnion -- chopped
16ouncesCanned Tomatoes -- chopped
cupChicken Broth
1Bay Leaf
½teaspoonSalt -- .5
½teaspoonGround Ginger -- or
Ground Cinnamon -- or
Dried Thyme -- crushed
¼teaspoonGround Red Pepper
1cupLong-Grain Rice

Directions

In a large skillet brown chicken pieces on both sides in hot peanut oil about 15 minutes; remove from skillet. set chicken aside , reserving drippings. add the onion to drippings ; cook till tender but not brown.

drain off fat . return chicken to skillet. Combine undrained tomatoes; chicken broth; bay leaf; salt; ginger, cinnamon or tyme; andground red pepper. pour over chicken. do not stir. Bring to boiling ; reduce heat.

cover; simmer for 30 minutes. skim off fat. Add the rice, making sure that all the rice is covered in liquid. Cover;simmer for 30 minutes more or till rice is tender. remove bay leaf.

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From: Hbarn60377 Date: File