Chicken Country Captain
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Country Captain
Description
Chicken Country Captain starts by soaking raisins in hot water to plump them. Chicken pieces are seasoned with salt and pepper, coated lightly in flour, and browned in butter and oil for a crisp outer layer and sealed juices. After browning, the pan is cleaned before sautéing onions, green bell peppers, garlic, and curry powder until the vegetables soften and spices bloom.
Chopped tomatoes are added along with seasoning, and the chicken returns to the pan to simmer covered for about twenty minutes until fully cooked and tender. The plumped raisins are drained and added back near the end for bursts of sweetness that contrast the savory curry sauce.
This dish traditionally pairs with steamed rice, garnished with toasted slivered almonds for nutty crunch and optionally served with chutney, enhancing the combination of textures and flavors. It offers a balanced meal with a moderate spice level complemented by fruitiness.
For authenticity, substituting currants for raisins is recommended. Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to three days or frozen for two months. Gentle reheating on stovetop or microwave is advised, with frozen portions thawed overnight before warming.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 chicken about 3 pounds, cut into serving pieces, for frying
- 1 cup flour
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 1 green bell pepper chopped, large
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 cups tomato chopped, canned
For serving:
- rice cooked
- toasted silvered almonds
- chutney optional
Instructions
- Put the raisins into a small bowl with enough very hot tap water to cover them completely. Let them sit in the hot water and get nice and plump while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
- Prepare the chicken by salting and peppering it very well on both sides. Dredge it in flour and shake off the excess.
- Over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the butter along with the oil in a skillet or Dutch oven large enough to fit all the chicken in a single layer. Brown the chicken on all sides. Remove it and set it aside.
- Pour out the cooking oil and wipe the skillet. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, the onion, green peppers, garlic, and curry powder.
- Cook and stir the mixture until the vegetables are wilted. Add the tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture up to a boil and add the chicken pieces back to the pan. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 20 minutes.
- When the chicken is cooked through, drain the water from the raisins and add them to the skillet.
- Serve with cooked white or saffron rice, toasted almonds, and chutney (if desired) on the side.
Notes
- Currants can replace raisins to achieve a more authentic flavor.
- Leftover Chicken Country Captain keeps refrigerated for up to three days or can be frozen for two months.
- Reheat gently on the stove or microwave; thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator for best results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 501IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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