Country Captain Chicken
Treat your family to country captain chicken, a Southern dish influenced by Indian curry. Discover the history and origins of the recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup diced carrot
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 to 3 tsp curry powder, or to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 6 thighs
- ¼ cup dried shredded coconut
- ¼ cup golden raisins or currants
- 2 to 4 tbsp Slivered almonds, toasted, for garnish
- Coarsely chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced carrot, chopped onion, and bell pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the onion is translucent, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.3 tbsp unsalted butter | 1 cup diced carrot | 1 medium onion | 1 small bell pepper | 2 cloves garlic
- Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, and curry powder to the Dutch oven and stir to blend. Set aside.1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 1 cup low sodium chicken broth | 2 to 3 tsp curry powder
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Combine the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a bowl. Dredge the chicken thighs in the flour mixture and cook in the hot oil, skin-side down, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes on each side.1/3 cup flour | 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt | 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Use tongs to transfer the chicken to the Dutch oven, coating with the tomato mixture.
- Bring the stew to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Add the coconut and raisins and cook for 5 minutes longer. Taste and adjust the seasonings.1/4 cup dried shredded coconut | 1/4 cup golden raisins or currants
- Top servings with toasted slivered almonds and cilantro or parsley.2 to 4 tbsp Slivered almonds | Coarsely chopped cilantro or parsley
Use the smaller amount of curry powder to start if your curry blend is strong, then taste and adjust the sauce near the end.
Nutrition
Calories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 31gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 1258mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3535IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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