Ghana Jollof Rice

• 2 cups Water
• 1 broiler chicken, about 3 pounds, cut into 8 pieces
• 2 (14.5 oz each) cans stewed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3/4 cup cooked smoked ham, diced
• 1 cup Uncooked rice
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• 1/2 pound Fresh green beans, quartered and trimmed, or 1 (10oz) package frozen green beans
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Pour water into a large Dutch oven or other cooking pot. Add the chicken, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in ham, rice, onion, cabbage, green beans, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until the chicken is fork-tender and the rice is cooked, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8
Adapted from The African-American Kitchen, typed by Pam C.