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West African chicken and rice one pot dish

West African chicken and rice one pot dish

Chicken is a favourite ingredient in African food. This dish which is a staple in West African countries can be cooked in one pot in under an hour.

  • Serves: 4
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Prep time:
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Ingredients

    • 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil
    • 8 chicken thighs or drumsticks
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
    • 1 large tomato, chopped
    • 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato paste
    • 30 ml (2 tbsp) dried basil or 125 ml (½ cup) fresh basil leaves
    • 500 ml (2 cups) uncooked Spekko Long Grain Parboiled Rice
    • 1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

    1. Heat oil in a large saucepan and brown chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes. Spoon out and set aside.
    2. In the same saucepan, add onion and garlic. Fry for 3 minutes or until soft.
    3. Add tomato, paste and basil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
    4. Return chicken to saucepan with stock and Spekko Long Grain Rice. Cover with lid and simmer for 30-35 minute or until rice and chicken is cooked. Add more liquid if necessary.
    5. Season and serve.