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Country Captain Chicken

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This Country Captain Chicken features boneless chicken pieces browned in flour and simmered in a savory sauce of plum tomatoes, chicken stock, and curry powder. The dish is enriched with dried coconut and sultana raisins, creating a sweet and savory balance typical of Indian-inspired cuisine. Garnished with slivered almonds and fresh parsley, it is best served over boiled rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 1848.1
Description
This Country Captain Chicken features boneless chicken pieces browned in flour and simmered in a savory sauce of plum tomatoes, chicken stock, and curry powder. The dish is enriched with dried coconut and sultana raisins, creating a sweet and savory balance typical of Indian-inspired cuisine. Garnished with slivered almonds and fresh parsley, it is best served over boiled rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 ea Small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 ea Sweet pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 ea Garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup All purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 pound Chicken serving size pieces
  • 1 cup Plum tomatoes
  • 2 cup Chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoon Curry powder
  • 1/4 cup Dried shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup Sultana raisins
  • 1 Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ea Slived almonds to garnish
  • 1 ea Chopped parsley to garnish
Directions
  1. 1
    Melt butter in skillet large enough to hold chicken in one layer.
  2. 2
    Add onion, carrot green pepper, garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Transfer to saucepan.
  4. 4
    Add oil to skillet.
  5. 5
    Combine flour, salt and pepper in bowl.
  6. 6
    Roll chicken in flour mixture, cook in hot oil until nicely browned.
  7. 7
    Drain off any excess oil.
  8. 8
    Add tomatoes, their liquid, stock and curry powder to sauce with cooked vegetables.
  9. 9
    Bring to boil over medium heat.
  10. 10
    Pour over chicken and simmer for 15 minutes.
  11. 11
    Stir in coconut and raisins; simmer for 5 minutes longer.
  12. 12
    Test chicken for doneness, check seasoning.
  13. 13
    Arrange chicken in serving bowl.
  14. 14
    Garnish with almonds and parsley.
  15. 15
    Serve with boiled rice

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1848.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 94.5g146%
Saturated Fat 29.3g147%
Cholesterol 442.1mg148%
Sodium 7815.1mg326%
Total Carbohydrate 95.8g32%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g70%
Sugars 24.9g
Protein 143.2g287%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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