Jollof Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 lbs chicken pieces
2 tbsp oil
1 medium onion, chopped
16 oz canned tomatoes, cut up
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1 cup long grain rice
1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Directions:

In a large skillet brown chicken on both sides in hot oil about 15 minutes; remove from skillet. Set aside chicken, reserving drippings.
Add the onion to drippings; cook till tender but not brown. Drain off fat.
Return chicken to skillet.
Combine undrained tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Pour over chicken. DO NOT STIR.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover; simmer for 30 minutes.
Skim off fat.
Add rice, making sure all the rice is covered with liquid.
Cover; simmer for 30 minutes more or until rice is tender.
Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	558.11 Kcal (2337 kJ)
Calories from fat	347.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.56g	59%
Cholesterol	204.08mg	68%
Sodium	632.64mg	26%
Potassium	721.98mg	15%
Total Carbs	7.23g	2%
Sugars	3.78g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.03g	8%
Protein	42.55g	85%
Vitamin C	19.5mg	32%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	61.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	148.47 Kcal (622 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.26g	59%
Cholesterol	54.29mg	68%
Sodium	168.3mg	26%
Potassium	192.06mg	15%
Total Carbs	1.92g	2%
Sugars	1g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.54g	8%
Protein	11.32g	85%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	32%
Iron	0.8mg	17%
Calcium	16.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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