🍅 Riz Gras with Chicken – Flavorful West African Tomato Rice
✨ Introduction

Riz Gras is a classic dish from West Africa, made with fragrant rice, a rich tomato sauce, and tender chicken. It’s simple, delicious, and perfect for family meals, festive occasions, or simply enjoying the taste of African cuisine at home.

📝 Ingredients (serves 4)
🍗 For the Chicken:

• 500–600 g chicken pieces (e.g., drumsticks or breast)

• 2 garlic cloves (chopped)

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 onion (chopped)

• 1 tsp paprika powder

• 1 stock cube

• Salt, pepper

• 2 tbsp oil

🍚 For the Rice:

• 300 g long-grain rice (washed)

• 3 large tomatoes or 4 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 large onion

• 1 bell pepper (red or yellow, diced)

• 1 small chili pepper (to taste)

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 bay leaf (optional)

• 1 stock cube

• 3 tbsp oil

• 500 ml water or chicken broth

👨🏽🍳 Preparation
1. Prepare the chicken
Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, ginger, garlic, and onion.
In a pot, brown them in a little oil until cooked through and golden.
Set aside and keep the cooking liquid.

2. Cook the tomato sauce
Sauté onions, garlic, chili, and bell pepper in oil.
Blend the tomatoes (or use tomato paste)…