Ghana Jollof Rice (With Chicken and Ham. Full Meal!)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 1
Ghana Jollof Rice (With Chicken and Ham. Full Meal!)
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups water
3 lbs chicken , cut into 8 pieces ( bone in . I use drumsticks and thighs and remove the skin )
2 cans stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup smoked ham , cooked and cubed
1 cup rice , uncooked
1 large onion , sliced
3 cups green cabbage , shredded
1/2 lb fresh green beans , quartered and stems removed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
435
Sugar
7g
Fat
18g
Ghana Jollof Rice is a popular dish in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, and is commonly served at parties and events. This delicious one-pot meal is made from rice, chicken, and ham, and it is seasoned with spices like cinnamon and cayenne pepper to give it a unique and distinct taste. The addition of cabbage and green beans adds a healthy touch to the dish, making it both nutritious and delicious. Ghana Jollof Rice can be served as a main dish or as a side along with other West African dishes such as fried plantains or kelewele, which is spicy fried plantain cubes.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350F.
2.In a large pan, add water and chicken pieces. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces from the pan and set aside.
3.In the same pan, add stewed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, ham and rice. Mix well and bring to a boil.
4.Place sliced onions over the rice and tomato mixture. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5.Add shredded cabbage, green beans, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Stir well, cover, and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes.

PROS

Ghana Jollof Rice is an easy one-pan dish that is full of flavor.
The combination of chicken and ham makes it a complete meal.

Rice and cabbage provide a good source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber.

CONS

This dish is on the spicy side, so those who don’t like spicy food may not enjoy it.
The calorie count can also be high if you eat large portions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ghana Jollof Rice is a nutritious dish that contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Rice is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates and provides some essential nutrients like vitamin B and iron.
Cabbage is low in calories and high in fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
Chicken meat is rich in high-quality protein and contains essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin B6 and niacin. Ham is also a good source of protein, iron, and zinc.

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