Jollof Rice and Chicken

Name: Jollof Rice and Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 2 kgs chicken (approximately 4 lbs) chopped into desired sizes ((see notes)); 1 small onion (diced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1½ inch ginger root (peeled and minced· ); 1 tsp salt ((or more, to taste)); 1 chicken stock cube ((or 1 teaspoon bouillon powder)); 2 tsp curry powder; 2 tsp dried thyme; 1-3 cups water ((optional, use more water if necessary)); 3-4 medium-sized bell peppers ((seeds discarded)·); 3 Roma tomatoes ((roughly chopped) – alternatively,use 500g/about 1 lbs of plum tomatoes· ); 1-2 scotch bonnet peppers ((use more peppers if you prefer your Jollof rice extremely spicy)· ); 2 small to medium onions ((chopped)); 4 cups golden sella basmati or any long-grain rice ((cleaned, see notes)· ); ½ cup vegetable cooking oil; 4 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 seasoning cube (bouillon cubes); 1 tsp thyme; 1½ tsp curry powder; 1½ tsp salt ((or to taste)· ); 5 bay leaves; 5 cups chicken stock, water or a combination of both (( use stock reserved from boiling the chicken)); a handful each of sliced onions and tomatoes (optional (extras) ); 1 Tbsp butter or margarine

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

This jollof rice and chicken recipe is bursting with so much flavour! It is aromatic, fluffy, delicious, and has a wonderful red colour that you will love!

Updated at: Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:19:45 GMT