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Country Captain Chicken

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Country Captain Chicken is a Southern classic featuring tender chicken simmered in a tomato-based curry sauce with onions, peppers, raisins, and warm spices. Served over rice with toasted almonds, it offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and mildly spiced flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 lbs chicken thighs or bone-in chicken pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups cooked white rice (for serving)
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds (for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dredge the chicken pieces lightly in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
  4. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, raisins, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it into the sauce.
  7. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  8. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve the chicken and sauce over hot cooked rice. Garnish with toasted almonds and parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use boneless chicken thighs or breasts for quicker cooking.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chickpeas and extra vegetables for the chicken.
  • Add cayenne pepper or fresh chili if you prefer more heat.
  • Substitute raisins with dried apricots or chopped dates for a fruitier twist.
  • Skip or replace almonds with sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
  • This dish freezes well—store for up to 3 months.

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