Comfort food ala the Joy of Cooking

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At the family’s request I made the same main dish for the second time in one week! This recipe is both comfort food and ideal for company. It is a delicious chicken curry recipe that I’ve adapted from the Joy of Cooking. It is relatively simple to prepare and receives rave reviews (and special requests). The leftovers are terrific as well.

Country Captain Chicken Curry
Serves 6+
40 minutes active time/40 minutes baking time

Ingredients:

1/2 cup flour
2 – 3 tablespoons curry powder (plus a sprinkle to season flour)
1 tablespoon thyme (plus a sprinkle to season flour)
Salt and pepper
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, sliced into thin circles and halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes (with juice)
1/2 cup golden raisins (or 1/2 cup currants)
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Preparation:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place flour in a shallow baking or plastic bag. Season flour with salt, pepper along with a sprinkle of curry and thyme. Dredge chicken to coat lightly.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and brown on each side, about 10 minutes. Do this in batches to not over crowd the pan. Remove chicken to paper towel to drain and place in a casserole pan.

To the same skillet, add onions and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add curry powder, thyme, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Stir to blend. Add tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.

Pour the tomato and onion sauce over the chicken and bake uncovered for 20 – 30 minutes until chicken tender and cooked through. During the last 5 minutes of baking, remove casserole from the oven, stir in raisins and return to the oven to finish cooking.

Garnish with parsley and almonds. Serve over rice.

Equipment:

Large knife
Shallow dish or plastic bag
Large skillet
Wooden spoon
Casserole pan

Adapted from Joy of Cooking, Rombauer and Becker, 1964 edition, Country Captain or East Indian Chicken Curry page 472.

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