Country Captain Chicken

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Adapted from the lee brothers cookbook: stories & recipes from southerners

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Steps

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Heat oven to 350f place water in small saucepan and boil over high heat.

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Place raisins in small bowl.

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Pour enough boiling water over just to cover raisins.

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Let stand.

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In another small bowl , combine curry powder , garam masala , salt and pepper.

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Reserve.

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In large , oven-proof skillet , cook bacon pieces over medium heat until golden brown , about 3 minutes.

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Remove with slotted spoon.

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Place on paper towels and drain.

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Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet.

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Add chicken to skillet and brown over medium-high heat , turning.

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Remove chicken thighs to plate and set aside.

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In same skillet , add carrots , bell peppers , onion and garlic.

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Cook 6 minutes or until lightly softened.

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Add tomatoes , spice mixture , ginger , and raisins with the water.

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Simmer sauce to thicken , about 8 minutes.

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Place chicken thighs in sauce , skin-up.

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Tent skillet loosely with foil.

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Transfer to middle rack of oven.

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Bake 20 minutes.

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Remove foil from skillet.

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Cook the further thicken sauce , a.

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Ingredients

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chicken thighs, tap water, raisins, curry powder, garam masala, salt, black pepper, bacon, carrots, yellow bell peppers, onion, garlic cloves, crushed tomatoes, ginger, slivered almonds, cooked white rice, parsley