Country Captain Chicken


Country Captain Chicken

1 chicken (3 pounds) cut up
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. mace
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 cup raisins
1 can (16 oz) whole tomatoes, cut up, with juices
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, for garnish.

Preheat oven to 350F. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over med. heat. Add chicken and cook, turning, until brown, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. To the same pan, add onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until onion and peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder, pepper, and mace. Stir until well blended. Add tomatoes, parsley and raisins. Bring to a boil and return chicken to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, 30-40 minutes, until chicken is tender, Serve garnished with almonds.

From 365 Ways to Cook Chicken by Cheryl Sedaker.
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