Ghanaian Chicken Jollof Rice

Name: Ghanaian Chicken Jollof Rice
Ingredients: One 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 teaspoon ground anise; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 medium plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 small onion, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger; 4 cloves garlic; 1 habanero or Scotch bonnet pepper, stem removed, optional; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 3 dried bay leaves; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, optional; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, optional; 2 cups jasmine rice; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth