Nigerian Jollof Rice

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 (2½ to 3 lbs) broiler-fryer chicken
* 2 tbsp peanut or cooking oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 (16 oz) can tomatoes, cut up
* 1¼ cups chicken broth
* 1 bay leaf
* ½ tsp ground ginger, and dried thyme, crushed
* ½ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp ground red pepper
* 1 cup long-grain rice
* 1 tbsp snipped parsley
== Directions ==
# In a large skillet, brown chicken pieces on both sides in hot oil (about 15 minutes); remove from skillet.
# Set aside, reserving drippings.
# Add the onion to drippings; cook until tender but not brown.
# Drain off fat.
# Return chicken to skillet.
# Combine undrained tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, ginger, cinnamon, thyme, salt, and ground red pepper.
# Pour over chicken. Do not stir.
# Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 30 minutes.
# Skim off fat. Add rice, making sure that all the rice is covered with liquid.
# Cover and simmer for 30 minutes more, or until rice is tender.
# Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley.
Category:Nigerian Meat Dishes
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