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Oven Baked Jollof with Chicken tenders

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Oven Baked Jollof

Jollof and chicken

I have eaten one too may plates of jollof rice and there seriously always seem to be a different way of doing things. This is my simple jollof rice. My kid friendly jollof, my vegan friendly jollof because you can simply skip the chicken and you’re good. All the supper tasters who worry about heat and spicy foods. These days I always have pepper on the side, because everything I cook is eaten by my now fifteen month old daughter. Somebody please tell me how on earth she is already a toddler! She was just born! Oh well, lets just treasure the moment right?

So if you notice no source of heat in my recipes and you love some extra spice, throw in a scotch bonnet or habanero. They are my favorite and what I use for my pepper sauce on the site. In good time I plan on slowly introducing some spice into our food again. Train her palate to the many different  African spices.

Oven baked Jollof

Chicken tenders

These tenders are amazing! Finger licking good. they seriously did not make it on the plate. Serving with some pepper sauce? Oh yes! You want that heat. No heat in the marinade again because one tiny family member needs a little palate training first. Totally add in some crushed scotch bonnet or habanero with the chicken marinade and you are good. Good to go with your now spicy garlic basil chicken tenders. Sometimes we just have to switch gears a little from the famous crispy chicken tenders. No breading and egg wash today. Just some tender, juicy and super tasty pan grilled chicken tenders.

A big plus about these chicken tenders? They go with EVERYTHING!

Chicken salad? Oh yes, keep it light for sure

How about some chicken tacos? Go fresh with my Fresh mango avocado salsa

Or you can just eat them right off the pan. They are that good. A great addition to complete this platter. Jollof and chicken is an African thing I guess. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Oven baked jollof

Try this simple and quick oven baked jollof with chicken tenders. Tag me on Instagram so I see what you are cooking from the Afrovitalityeats Kitchen.

Oven Baked Jollof with Chicken tenders

 
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 medium Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 and 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 3 large Garlic cloves
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 2 maggi cubes (optional)
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil

Chicken Tenders

  • 6 chicken tenders
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 10 basil leaves sliced
  • 1/2 maggi cube (or chicken bouillon)
  • 1 spring onion (Optional for garnish)

Chicken Tenders

  1. Wash and pat dry chicken with a paper towel. In a bowl, combine basil garlic olive oil, maggi and salt. Use this to marinade chicken for about 20 minutes ( Start on the rice while this marinades).
  2. Heat Cast iron skillet and grill on each side for about 4-5 minutes until brown and chicken is properly cooked. (Longer if chicken tenders are bigger). Serve with Jollof

Jollof Rice

  1. Pre heat oven to 350
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet and fry tomato paste for about 5-7 minutes. Over medium heat and stir frequently. Blend roma tomatoes, garlic and onions. Transfer into skillet and cook for an additional 10 -15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Wash rice with warm water and strain. Add to skillet, together with two cups of water and all remaining ingredients. Tightly seal skillet with foil paper and lid. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender. Carefully remove from oven and fluff. Garnish with some fresh spring onions and serve with chicken tenders.
 
Main Dish
West African