COUNTRY CAPTAIN CHICKEN

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Country Captain originated in India but has been served in the South since the earliest American colonies were founded. It was a favorite dish of General Patton and is included in the Army's Meals Ready to Eat in honor of the general. This recipe has been in my family for generations. -Sarah Ellen McKenney, Taylors, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
1 pound bone-in chicken breast halves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 medium green peppers, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup dried currants or raisins
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Hot cooked rice
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Additional minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a large bowl. Mix flour, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; sprinkle over chicken and toss to coat. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches on all sides; remove from pan., Add onions, peppers and garlic to drippings; cook and stir over low heat until tender. Increase heat to medium-high. Add curry powder; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, currants, parsley, thyme and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan., Bake, covered, 35-45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Skim fat. Serve chicken and sauce over rice; sprinkle with almonds and, if desired, additional parsley.

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