Riz Gras au PouletTomato Chicken Rice
A family-style one-pot rice dish in which chicken, vegetables, and rice cook together in a tomato-rich broth. The grains absorb all the savory flavor, giving the finished dish its comforting, well-seasoned character.
Prep
20m
Cook
1h 5m
Serves
6
Regional versions
Compare how this dish changes by country.
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Mali
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Sierra Leone
Estimated
Nutrition
Calories
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.
Before you start
Ingredients
Quantities update automatically when you change the serving size.
- 450gWhite Rice (rinsed)
- 8pcsChicken Drumstick
- 50mlVegetable Oil
- 200gOnion (finely chopped)
- 15gGarlic (crushed)
- 350gTomato (finely chopped)
- 60gTomato Paste
- 180gCarrot (cut into thin strips)
- 160gGreen Bell Pepper (sliced)
- 900mlChicken Stock
- 2pcsBay Leaf
- 2gDried Thyme
- 9gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
Cook through it
Method
Follow each step in order. Ingredient names are highlighted as you go.
- 01
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 02
Add the onion and cook until soft, then stir in the garlic.
- 03
Add the tomato and tomato paste and cook until the mixture becomes thick and concentrated.
- 04
Add the chicken drumsticks pieces and turn them well in the tomato base.
- 05
Stir in the carrot, green bell pepper, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- 06
Add the white rice and stir so the grains are coated in the sauce.
- 07
Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a gentle boil, then cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 08
Let the rice rest off the heat for a few minutes, then fluff gently and serve.
Ratings & Reviews
Log in to rate and review this recipe.