Country Captain Chicken 3C recipe

 

country captain chicken

Country Captain Chicken

This was very good and a meal in itself. I used chicken breasts
in stead of the whole chicken and used a non-stick pan with very little
vegetable oil.

Recipe By : Southern Living 30 Years of Our Best Recipes
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time:
Categories : Chicken

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) broiler-fryer, cut up
Vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup currants
2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups hot cooked rice
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup sliced natural almonds, toasted

Combine first 3 ingredients; stir well. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.

Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into a large heavy skillet. Fry chicken in
hot oil, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.

Drain chicken and arrange in a 13x9-inch baking dish; set aside. Drain
pan drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.

Sauté onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in skillet (with pan
drippings) until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and
next 5 ingredients; stir well. Spoon sauce over chicken in baking dish.

Cover and bake for 40 to 50 minutes at 350 F. or until chicken is cooked
through and tender.

Transfer chicken to a large serving platter with a slotted spoon;
reserving sauce in baking dish. Combine rice and parsley, tossing gently to
combine; spoon around chicken. Set aside, and keep warm.

Transfer sauce to a medium saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water,
stirring until smooth; stir into sauce. Bring sauce to a boil; cook,
stirring constantly, 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Spoon sauce over
chicken. Sprinkle almonds over chicken. Serve immediately.

Recipe Source: Southern Living 30 Years of Our Best Recipes
Author Note: A captain deserves only the best, and this chicken dinner
delivers.

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