The Anti-Inflammatory Chicken Jollof-Style Rice has a rich, savory, and deliciously spiced flavor. We prepare this hearty one-pot rice with tender chicken, brown rice, tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, turmeric, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, cayenne pepper, peas, fresh herbs, and lemon juice. This flavorful chicken rice has about 485 calories and 53 g of net carbs. We cook this Jollof-style rice on the stovetop. The Anti-Inflammatory Chicken Jollof-Style Rice is perfect for weeknight dinners, family meals, healthy meal prep, lunch, and anti-inflammatory-inspired eating plans. You can serve this chicken rice with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Lemon Herb Greek Yogurt, Roasted Broccoli, Avocado Cucumber Salsa, or Mixed Green Salad.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Protein
- Prep Duration: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: West African
- Cook Duration: 35 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Total Servings: 6
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Time: 50 minutes
TOOLS:
- Pot
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Bowl
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
INGREDIENTS:
- 1½ lb. chicken thighs
- 2 cups brown rice
- 1½ cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp. ginger
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1½ tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. thyme
- ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt
- 2 tbsp. parsley
- 2 tbsp. cilantro
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ tsp. black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN THIGHS:
- Use chicken thighs to provide juicy and tender meat. As another option, you can use boneless chicken breast for a leaner meal.
BROWN RICE:
- Use brown rice to provide fiber and a nutty texture.
TURMERIC:
- Use turmeric to provide golden color and an earthy flavor.
BELL PEPPERS:
- Use bell peppers to provide sweetness, color, and freshness. You can substitute orange or green bell peppers.
CRUSHED TOMATOES:
- Use crushed tomatoes to create a rich tomato base.
CAYENNE PEPPER:
- Use cayenne pepper to add a spicy kick.
FRESH HERBS:
- Use parsley and cilantro to provide freshness and color. You can use either herb individually.
LEMON JUICE:
- Use lemon juice to brighten the finished rice and balance the spices.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We garnish the chicken with black pepper, olive oil, salt, paprika, thyme, turmeric, and cumin.
- Cook the chicken in a big pot for nearly five minutes, then bring it out from the pot.
- Include the bell peppers, olive oil, and onion and cook for just four minutes.
- Cook the ginger and garlic for nearly thirty seconds.
- Stir in the salt, crushed tomatoes, black pepper, tomato paste, thyme, turmeric, cayenne, paprika, and cumin.
- Cook the tomato mixture for about seven minutes.
- Whisk in the water, rinsed brown rice, and chicken broth, and then include the bay leaf.
- Put the chicken back in a pot and wrap it.
- Gently cook the chicken and rice on a normal flame for almost thirty minutes.
- Include the frozen peas during the last five minutes.
- Bring off the pot from the flame and leave it to sit for almost ten minutes.
- Eliminate the bay leaf and fluff the rice using a fork.
- Whisk in the cilantro, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Serve this chicken Jollof-style rice warm.
TIPS:
- Wash the rice perfectly and then cook.
- We brown the chicken first to develop perfect flavor.
- Cook the tomato mixture perfectly to make a flavorful and rich foundation.
- Leave the rice to sit for some time and then fluff.
- You could adjust the cayenne as your liking.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN DISHES:
- Grilled Lemon Chicken
- Baked Salmon
- Garlic Shrimp
- Herb-Roasted Cod
- Grilled Tofu
SALADS:
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Greek Cucumber Salad
- Avocado Cucumber Salad
- Mixed Green Salad
- Fattoush Salad
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Roasted Broccoli
- Grilled Zucchini
- Roasted Asparagus
- Mediterranean Eggplant
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the chicken rice in a closed box and refrigerate it for nearly 3 to 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store this chicken rice for approximately 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
Could we utilize chicken breast?
- Yes, you may use chicken breast as a different choice for chicken thighs to get a leaner option.
May we utilize white rice?
- Yes, you might use long-grain white rice, although decrease the cooking time and liquid according to the rice used.
Will we include extra veggies?
- Yes, you can use additional bell peppers, spinach, peas, zucchini, or carrots.
Could we prepare this one-pot rice gluten-free?
- Yes, you may use certified chicken broth and non-gluten seasonings.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 485 kcal
Sodium: 560 mg
Net Carbs: 53 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 8 g
Fats: 15 g
Proteins: 34 g
Total Carbs: 59 g
