🍗 Country Captain Chicken Recipe
Description:
This cherished recipe, passed down to me by a former colleague, has become a staple in my kitchen repertoire over the years. The delightful addition of currants elevates this chicken dish to new heights, infusing it with a burst of flavor that simply cannot be missed. A favorite among my family members, this dish has also garnered rave reviews when served to guests.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 995.8
- Fat: 49.8g
- Saturated Fat: 10.9g
- Cholesterol: 138mg
- Sodium: 135.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 90.4g
- Fiber: 4.5g
- Sugar: 7.7g
- Protein: 44.6g
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken pieces
- 1 1/2 skinless chicken pieces
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions
- 2 green peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3-4 tbsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tomatoes
- 2-3 tsp dried parsley
- 6 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup currants
- 1/4 cup almonds (for garnish)
Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Coating the Chicken: In a bowl, mix the flour and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper together until well combined.
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Coat the Chicken: Coat each chicken piece with the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated on all sides.
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Browning the Chicken: In a large frypan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Once browned, remove the chicken from the frypan and set aside, keeping them warm.
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Preparing the Sauce: In the same frypan, add the onions, green peppers, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft and translucent, absorbing all the flavorful remnants from the chicken.
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Adding Spices: Stir in the curry powder, salt, pepper, and dried thyme, ensuring they are well incorporated into the vegetable mixture.
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Incorporating Tomatoes: Add the tomatoes to the pan, breaking them up with a fork as you stir. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Assembling the Dish: Arrange the browned chicken pieces in the bottom of a casserole dish, forming a hearty base for the succulent sauce to come.
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Pouring the Sauce: Pour the tomato and onion mixture over the chicken, ensuring that each piece is generously coated with the savory sauce.
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Baking: Cover the casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through, and the flavors have melded to perfection.
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Adding Currants: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the casserole dish and stir in the plump currants, infusing the dish with their sweet and tangy essence.
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Preparing the Rice: Meanwhile, prepare the cooked rice in a separate casserole dish, ready to soak up all the delicious flavors of the chicken and sauce.
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Final Assembly: Pour the cooked sauce over the bed of rice, allowing it to seep into every grain, imparting its rich flavor. Place the chicken pieces on top of the saucy rice, creating a stunning presentation.
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Finishing Touches: To add a delightful crunch and visual appeal, sprinkle the dish with slivered almonds, adding the perfect finishing touch to this culinary masterpiece.
Enjoy your mouthwatering Country Captain Chicken, a dish sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests with its irresistible flavors and comforting warmth!
