Chicken Jollof Rice

Wash the rice thoroughly with warm water, till the water is clear and set it aside.

Season the chicken with salt, curry powder, thyme, nutmeg powder, and one seasoning cube. Allow it to marinate for 15 minutes.

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil and fry the chicken until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside.

In the same pot, sauté the sliced onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

Add the ground fresh tomatoes, ground fresh peppers, and tomato paste. Cook until the mixture reduces and the oil begins to separate.

Add the remaining seasoning cube, salt to taste, and the chicken stock, Stir well to combine.

Pour in the rice and mix thoroughly to coat the rice with the sauce.

Add enough water to cover the rice, the water should be a bit higher to cover the rice, then cover the pot with foil paper and the lid on top, and allow it to simmer on low heat until the rice is fully cooked.

while the rice is cooking apply the lifting method. lift the rice occasionally to cook evenly, stir in the sweet corn and let it steam for a few minutes. you can increase the flame when the rice is properly cooked to give it that smokey flavour

Serve hot and enjoy your Chicken Jollof Rice. or you can pair the rice with beef