Spicy Nigerian Jollof Rice with Plantains
A vibrant, flavorful staple of West African cuisine
Dive into this delicious, spicy and comforting Nigerian dish that combines perfectly cooked jollof rice with crispy, sweet plantains.
- 1 h 30 min
- 6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Jollof Rice
For the Pepper Blend
For the Marinated Chicken
For the Plantains
Preparation
Marinating the Chicken
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix the chicken with oil, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Marinate
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Bake Chicken
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 25 minutes, or until fully cooked.
Preparing the Pepper Blend
Add Ingredients to Blender
Combine chili peppers, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger in a blender.
Ensure the chili peppers are fully deseeded to manage heat.
Blend
Blend until smooth.
For a smoky flavor, lightly roast the tomatoes before blending.
Set Aside
Set aside for use in the Jollof rice.
Cooking Process
Making the Jollof Base
Heat oil, sauté onions until translucent, add tomato paste and fry for 5 minutes.
Incorporating the Rice
Add rice, chicken stock, pepper blend, and seasonings; mix well and bring to a boil.
Simmering
Reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes until rice is cooked.
Plating & Serving
Spicy Nigerian Jollof Rice with Plantains
Spicy Nigerian Jollof Rice with Plantains
Plating & Serving
Serve the spicy jollof rice topped with baked chicken and golden plantains on the side, garnished with fresh herbs.