West African One Pot Chicken and Rice

Directions

  1. 1Season chicken with 1 tbsp each salt, thyme, curry powder & paprika.
  2. 2Brown the seasoned chicken in palm oil.
  3. 3Remove the chicken from the pot.
  4. 4In the same pot, sauté the onion.
  5. 5Fry the tomato paste.
  6. 6Add the blended pepper mix (bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and scotch bonnet blended with some water).
  7. 7Let the mixture reduce by half.
  8. 8Season again with 1 tbsp each thyme, curry & paprika.
  9. 9Whisk peanut butter with warm water or stock until smooth.
  10. 10Stir the whisked peanut butter into the sauce.
  11. 11Add the washed rice to the pot.
  12. 12Return the chicken to the pot.
  13. 13Pour in the stock, ensuring the liquid is slightly above the rice.
  14. 14Cover and cook on low heat for 30–35 minutes.
  15. 15Add spinach or scent leaf and steam for 5 minutes.
  16. 16Rest the dish for 10 minutes.
  17. 17Fluff and serve.

Ingredients

  • 800 g bone-in chicken thighs
  • 400 g long grain parboiled rice, washed
  • 30 g palm oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, blended
  • 300 g red bell pepper
  • 200 g tomatoes
  • 1 –2 scotch bonnet
  • 100 g natural peanut butter
  • 60 g tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 tbsp dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • 700 ml hot chicken stock
  • 100 g spinach or scent leaf

Equipment

potblenderfoil (optional)

Tips

  • Use a popular cooking technique for a smoky flavor.
  • Adding foil under the lid for that smoky Jollof Rice bottom flavor is optional.