A flavorful Chicken Jollof Rice made with bell peppers, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. The rice is cooked in richly flavored stock and served with golden fried chicken. A delightful dish to enjoy with friends and family.
1: Wash and soak rice for 30 minutes.
2: Char the bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and onion, then set aside.
3: Let them cool down and blend them into a fine paste.
4: In a deep pot, add 1 tsp oil, peppercorns, bay leaves, and thyme.
5: Add water and chicken. Simmer the stock for 20 minutes and remove the scum that forms on the top.
6: Remove the chicken and strain the stock.
7: In the same pot, add 3 tbsp oil and add bay leaves and thyme along with finely chopped onions.
8: Let the onions develop some color, then add tomato paste and cook until caramelized, then add the capsicum paste.
9: Cook until the paste thickens considerably, then add the soaked and drained rice, mixing gently without breaking the grains.
10: Add 1 ¾ Cups of the stock, cover, and cook on a simmer for 12 minutes.
11: Let the rice rest for 10 minutes, then fluff it up.
12: Deep fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and salt immediately.
13: Serve the chicken and rice together.
