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Medium 1 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
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Lagos Chicken Jollof Rice
Rice, tomato, red pepper, chili, and chicken stock cook into a red Nigerian party pot.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 6~510 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 45 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 5 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Rice
- 700 gr Chicken thighs
- 4 adet Tomatoes
- 2 adet Red peppers
- 1 adet Hot pepper
- 2 adet Onions
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Chicken stock
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Puree the tomatoes, red peppers, hot pepper, and one onion.
- 2
Sear the chicken thighs in the pot for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Add the onion and tomato-pepper puree and cook for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 4
Add the rice and chicken stock, then cover the pot.
- 5
Cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, until the rice absorbs its liquid.
27 min27:30
💡 Tip: Cooking the tomato and pepper puree well removes the raw sauce taste from jollof rice.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the chicken jollof rice hot with fried plantain and salad.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~510
kcal calories
28
g protein
66
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 52%Fat 26%
GI 28 · Low GIGL 18 · Medium GL
6.3g
Sugar
3.8g
Fiber
570.1mg
Sodium
1.8g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Lagos Chicken Jollof Rice make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Lagos Chicken Jollof Rice take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 65 minutes in total.Is Lagos Chicken Jollof Rice difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Lagos Chicken Jollof Rice have?
Approximately 510 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 66g, fat: 15g.Is Lagos Chicken Jollof Rice allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Lagos Chicken Jollof Rice belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Lagos Chicken Jollof Rice need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Lagos Chicken Jollof Rice filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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