Thiep Poulet by @niangcook

1h15
Hard

4 servings

🧄

1 head

Garlic

🫚

3 cm

Ginger

🌶️

1 tbsp

Black Pepper

🌶️

5 ml

Chili

🧂

10 g

Salt

🫑

1.5

Red Bell Pepper

🧅

2

Spring Onion

🌿

15 g

Flat Leaf Parsley

🌶️

5 ml

Paprika

🧂

Salt

🌶️

Black Pepper

🍗

4

Chicken Thighs

🧅

2

Onion

🫑

0.5

Red Bell Pepper

🍚

400 g

Basmati Rice

💧

800 ml

Water

🍃

2

Bay Leaves

🥚

1

Egg

🥕

150 g

Mixed Vegetables

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Peel the garlic and ginger, then crush them with the black peppercorns, chili pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt to make the roof seasoning paste.

    garlic
    fresh ginger
    black peppercorns
    chili pepper
    salt
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🫙mortar and pestle
  2. Step 2/12

    Finely chop 1 red bell pepper, the scallions, and the flat-leaf parsley. Blend or pound them into a coarse marinade with paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and crushed pepper.

    red bell pepper
    scallions
    flat-leaf parsley
    paprika
    salt
    black peppercorns
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🫙mortar and pestle
    🥣large bowl
  3. Step 3/12

    Cut deep slits into the 4 chicken legs, then rub them thoroughly with the roof paste and the herb marinade.

    chicken legs
    garlic
    fresh ginger
    black peppercorns
    chili pepper
    red bell pepper
    scallions
    flat-leaf parsley
    paprika
    salt
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣large bowl
  4. Step 4/12

    Cover the marinated chicken and refrigerate it for at least 20 minutes while preparing the remaining vegetables.

    chicken legs
    🥣large bowl
  5. Step 5/12

    Dice the 2 onions and the remaining 1/2 red bell pepper. Rinse the 400 g basmati rice in a colander until the water runs mostly clear.

    onions
    red bell pepper
    basmati rice
    water
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🫗colander
  6. Step 6/12

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat, then brown the 4 marinated chicken legs for 4 to 5 minutes per side.

    vegetable oil
    chicken legs
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥣large bowl
  7. Step 7/12

    Remove the browned chicken from the pot, then sauté the diced onions and remaining red bell pepper in the same oil for 5 minutes.

    chicken legs
    onions
    red bell pepper
    🥄wooden spoon
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  8. Step 8/12

    Stir the rinsed basmati rice into the sautéed vegetables. Add the 800 ml water, 2 bay leaves, and the remaining seasoning paste.

    basmati rice
    water
    bay leaves
    garlic
    fresh ginger
    black peppercorns
    chili pepper
    salt
    🥄wooden spoon
    🧪measuring jug
  9. Step 9/12

    Place the browned chicken legs on top of the rice mixture, then bring the liquid to a boil.

    chicken legs
    basmati rice
    water
    🥄wooden spoon
  10. Step 10/12

    Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 30 to 35 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C / 165°F.

    chicken legs
    basmati rice
  11. Step 11/12

    If using, warm the mixed vegetables and cook the egg separately until desired doneness. Let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

    mixed vegetables
    egg
    basmati rice
    🥄wooden spoon
  12. Step 12/12

    Discard the bay leaves and gently fluff the rice. Arrange the rice, chicken, and optional garnishes on a serving platter.

    basmati rice
    chicken legs
    bay leaves
    mixed vegetables
    egg
    🥄wooden spoon
    🍽️serving platter

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Aromatics, Seasonings, Herbs, Spices, Grains, Liquids, Eggs

Ingredients

Garlic, Ginger, Black pepper, Chili, Salt, Red bell pepper, Spring onion, Flat leaf parsley, Paprika, Chicken thighs, Onion, Basmati rice, Water, Bay leaves, Egg, Mixed vegetables

Allergens

Eggs

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Halal

Calories

690 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 33g, Carbohydrates: 76g, Fat: 27g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 780mg, Potassium: 620mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Calcium: 65mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180mcg, Vitamin C: 72mg, Vitamin B6: 0.8mg, Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

45 minutes

Overall

1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large bowl, mortar and pestle, wooden spoon, measuring jug, measuring spoons, colander, serving platter

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Rice Dish, One-Pot Meal

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family Meal, Celebration

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

Senegalese, West African, African

Geographic

Senegal, West Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Fluffy, Juicy, Moist

Flavors

Savory, Spicy, Aromatic, Peppery, Garlicky, Gingery

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3-4 days (Cool within 2 hours,Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F), freezer : 2-3 months (Store in freezer-safe airtight portions,Freeze after cooling completely,Reheat until steaming hot)