HOLIDAY INSPIRED NIGERIAN PARTY JOLLOF RICE + CHICKEN RECIPE - Miss. Benin in America

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice offers more fiber, while parboiled is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Coconut oil adds unique flavor and health benefits.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while beans are budget-friendly.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken offers a leaner option, while canned tuna is economical.

Blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, scotch bonnet peppers, garlic, and ginger until smooth.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Pour in the blended mixture and cook until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

Add thyme, bay leaves, curry powder, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Stir in the rice, ensuring it is well coated with the sauce.

Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 30-40 minutes.

Add carrots and green peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

In a separate pan, grill or fry chicken until cooked through; set aside.

Once rice is done, fluff with a fork and mix in the smoked fish and grilled chicken.

Serve hot, garnished with additional vegetables if desired.

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