Rice with Tomatoes and Chicken ("Fat Rice") from Burkina Faso

Name: Rice with Tomatoes and Chicken ("Fat Rice") from Burkina Faso
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 pound boneless (skinless chicken thighs); 4 quartered tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 large onion; 1/3 cup olive oil; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 6 Oz can tomato paste; 2 tsp salt; ½ tbsp ground red pepper; Sprinkle of parsley; 2 1/2 cups long grain white rice

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

Fat Rice from Burkina Faso is an incredibly easy rice dish! To make the fat rice, combine tomatoes, onions, and (if you're brave enough) habanero peppers in a blender and use this as the basis for your rice. This tastes great with chicken thighs!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:18:32 GMT