Jollof Rice with Chicken

We have prepared all the ingredients to make this Jollof rice recipe with chicken. We cooked the Brussels sprouts and set aside. We put the rice to cook with a little salt and pepper. We reserve. Chop the onion and peppers and brown in the pan with a little oil. When they start to brown, add the chopped tomatoes, salt, and the rest of the spices and brown for a few minutes.

Add the tomato puree and mix well for a few minutes. Add the chicken broth and cook for 20 minutes. Drain the rice and add several pots of chicken broth and vegetables. We mix it well and serve the rice, and the chicken meat with the vegetables on top and the Brussels sprouts around. Jollof rice is a traditional rice from some regions of Africa. Want to cook another rice? Like all traditional recipes, there are many ways to prepare it. We invite you to follow this step-by-step recipe to take your love of rice to the next level. A delicious recipe from Ana Maria Cooking among the olive trees! It shows that you are an ace in the kitchen.

Travel the world through cuisine.

Believe it or not, cooking is not only an obligation but a pleasure that gives us many possibilities. We find a way to relax, to continue testing new recipes, as well as a way to share with those we love the most a very pleasant moment. Therefore, never say that you can not continue discovering new things through cooking, such as other cultures.

Today we prepare Jollof Rice with Chicken, a popular dish in African regions such as Gambia or Senegal, which is characterized by its intense orange-red color and spicy flavor. This time we are going to cook with chicken and vegetables, a delicacy that you can prepare during the Ftour of Ramadan, a different dish with which you will surprise all your guests. Jollof rice is a very complete dish that is usually made quite spicy, but you can adapt it to your taste.

In the days of Ramadan when many products see their prices increase, chicken is presented as a perfect alternative for your Ftour menu. As you know, rice is a staple in our kitchens, as you see on the African continent too. If you are looking for a dessert to finish your Ftour meal, the rice pudding cream and chocolate mousse will please all your guests. A different recipe to complete the perfect menu. What are you waiting for to surprise them with the most original lunch?

How to Make Delicious Chicken Jollof Rice

It is full of flavor and is very easy to prepare. The key to this recipe is the mixture of seasonings, which will give that characteristic flavor to the dish. If you have not yet tried using tomato paste, we encourage you to do so, as it will give an incredible intensity.

However, if you don’t have this ingredient, opt for a crushed tomato. And if Brussels sprouts are a bit bland, try cooking them with a little butter and cheese. This way, those who are more picky about this vegetable will have nothing to complain about. And don’t forget to cook the chicken well, because this raw food is not a good idea. Get ready to get a colorful and tasty dish.

Ginger!

As we have mentioned, the essential base of this Jollof rice lies in the mixture of different condiments to give it that spicy and intense touch so clean. One of these ingredients is ginger, an oriental root increasingly appreciated by our cuisine. It is characterized by its spicy and citrus flavor. We can easily find it in powder or specialized stores and, increasingly, in the greengrocer in its fresh form. Chop it or insert it in small pieces to flavor your dishes.

Ginger is one of the most used spices in different gastronomy, but with special importance in Asian cuisine and, as in the case of this Jollof rice, in African cuisine. Its origin must probably go back to the more tropical regions of Asia and even Australia. The country that produces the most ginger is India, with more than a million tons, while Nigeria follows with about half a million tons, depending on the year.
This root has many nutritional properties since it contains different vitamins such as C and B9 and other minerals such as magnesium and potassium. The nutritional properties of ginger can vary depending on how we consume it raw, natural, or cooked in one way or another, Almost 80% of ginger is water, and the remaining 20% ​​is based on carbohydrates and a small part of proteins and fats.

In addition to being used in the kitchen, this root of Asian origin has many therapeutic purposes. It is famous for its use to fight viruses, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. In this regard, it is quite normal to make infusions and drink them when we have a disease related to the respiratory system, such as cough or asthma.

Due to the anti-inflammatory capacity of ginger, its intake is also recommended for people suffering from arthritis. It also helps us fight against stones and kidney stones and stimulates our blood circulation quite a bit, making it a good ally in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Ginger consumption is also linked to good digestion, so if you feel nauseous or have a stomach ache, an infusion can help you calm down. In addition, being a food very rich in water, it has a diuretic power and accelerates our metabolism, which helps us eliminate unwanted fluids from our bodies.