Nigerian Jollof Rice with Spiced Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 onion, divided
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 1/2 cups parboiled long-grain rice
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 400°F; season chicken with half the thyme, curry powder, salt and pepper.
2. Brown chicken in oil in a Dutch oven, then transfer to a plate.
3. Blend bell pepper, tomatoes, half the onion, garlic and ginger; cook the puree with remaining onion until reduced, 12 minutes.
4. Stir in rice, broth, remaining spices and bay leaf; nestle chicken on top.
5. Cover and bake until rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F, 30 to 35 minutes; rest 10 minutes.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.