Benachine | Gambian jollof rice with Chicken | YAKALEH IDeas

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice adds more fiber, while parboiled rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can mimic the flavor of bay leaves.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.

Incorporate diced tomatoes and cook until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Season with thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Stir in long-grain rice, bay leaves, and carrots; reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Add peas and fluff rice with a fork; let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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