Country Captain Recipe

Name: Country Captain
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut up into bite size pieces; ⅔ cup flour (more or less); 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (approx.); 2 cups chopped onions; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon curry powder (different varieties vary, so go easy unless you know); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or whole, with juices); ⅔ cup chicken broth; ⅔ cup currants or ⅔ cup raisins; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut up into bite size pieces
⅔ cup flour (more or less)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (approx.)
2 cups chopped onions
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder (different varieties vary, so go easy unless you know)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or whole, with juices)
⅔ cup chicken broth
⅔ cup currants or ⅔ cup raisins
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

1
Coat chicken pieces with flour.
2
Heat 3 Tablespoons of butter in wide fry/saute pan.
3
Add as much chicken as will fit easily with good contact, cooking a few minutes on each side.
4
Repeat as necessary to cook all the chicken, and remove and set aside.
5
Add more butter and cook green pepper and onion until golden.
6
Stir in curry powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg.
7
Stir for about a minute and then add tomatoes, chicken broth, currants/raisins, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.
8
If using whole tomatoes, lightly mash them against the side of the pan.
9
Scrap the bottom of the pan to get off any cooked bits.
10
Return chicken to the pan and bring to a simmer over high heat.
11
Reduce so it barely bubles.
12
Cover tightly and cook for 20-30 minutes.
13
Serve over cooked rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut up into bite size pieces, ⅔ cup flour (more or less), 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (approx.), 2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Country Captain falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Country Captain

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