High Protein Jollof Rice
Elevate your classic Jollof Rice with this protein-packed twist: High Protein Jollof Rice. This vibrant, one-pot wonder blends long-grain rice, tender boneless chicken breast, and hearty black beans, transforming the beloved West African dish into a nutrient-rich, satisfying meal. Bursting with bold flavors from a medley of fresh roma tomatoes, red bell peppers, ginger, and fragrant spices like thyme and curry powder, this recipe is both comforting and energizing. Cooked in rich chicken stock and optionally adorned with green peas, it delivers balanced nutrition in every bite. Perfect for meal prep or a wholesome family dinner, this protein-loaded Jollof Rice is ready in just over an hour and serves six generously. Serve warm and enjoy a delicious, wholesome twist on a timeless favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 red bell pepper
- 4 roma tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 inches ginger
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup green peas (optional)
Instructions
Start by preparing the chicken breasts. Cut them into small bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Blend one onion, the red bell peppers, roma tomatoes, garlic cloves, and ginger together until smooth.
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped second onion and sauté until translucent.
Stir in the blended tomato and pepper mixture and cook for about 10 minutes until the raw smell dissipates.
Add the tomato paste to the pot, stir well, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the cut chicken pieces to the pot, stirring to coat them with the sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned.
Stir in the curry powder, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 2 more minutes.
Pour in the chicken stock, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the rinsed long-grain rice into the pot, stirring well to combine with the sauce. Ensure the rice is fully submerged under the liquid.
Include the cooked black beans and green peas, if using, then stir gently.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for about 25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork, and remove the bay leaf.
Serve your High Protein Jollof Rice warm, and enjoy the hearty, nutrient-rich flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 592 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 811 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
