Joy from the Shoprite Kitchen in Nigeria brings us another delicious, quick and easy meal, perfect for the whole family. This time it’s a firm Nigerian party favourite, Jollof rice and fried chicken, popular throughout Nigeria and other African countries such as Ghana and Senegal. The popularity of this dish has even spread to mainland Europe and America. Don’t forget to get all your ingredients at the lowest prices at Shoprite.
Ingredients:
For the rice:
1 Tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 Large onions, sliced
2x 400g tin plum tomatoes
4 Fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 Red pepper, diced
1 Clove crushed garlic
4 Tablespoons tomato purée
¼ Teaspoon cayenne pepper or chilli powder
1 Teaspoon curry powder
1 Bay leaf
1 Teaspoon thyme
1 Chicken stock cube
225g Long-grain or basmati rice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the chicken:
3 Eggs
1/3 Cup water
1 Cup hot red pepper sauce
2 Cups self-raising flour
1 Teaspoon pepper
1 Chicken, cut into pieces
Oil for frying, preferably peanut oil
1 Cup salt
¼ Cup black pepper
¼ Cup garlic powder
