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Nigerian Jollof Rice with Chicken and Fried Plantains

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Nigerian Jollof Rice with Chicken and Fried Plantains

This traditional Nigerian dish brings out the best possible flavor of rice and chicken. Chicken is first sauteed on the stove top to produce a wonderful aromatic base for the rice. For an extra special and authentic touch, serve jollof rice with fried plantains.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken drumsticks

  • ½ large onion, diced

  • 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced

  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon, crushed

  • 2 cloves garlic, diced

  • 1 tablespoon curry powder, or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence

  • freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 1 cup water

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • ½ large onion, diced

  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

  • 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 3 cups parboiled rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas)

  • 4 ripe plantains, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices

  • ½ cup canola oil for frying