Country Captain

* Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
* 1½ teaspoons salt
* ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 12 choice chicken pieces (about 2½ pounds)
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 1 onion, sliced and separated into rings
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon curry powder
* ½ teaspoon thyme leaves, crushed
* 1 x 14½- to 16-ounce can tomatoes, quartered, undrained
* 1 x 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, undrained
* ½ cup raisins
* 1 small green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (optional)
* 3 to 4 cups hot cooked rice
* ⅓ cup slivered almonds, toasted, (optional)
== Directions ==
# Combine flour, salt and pepper in paper or plastic bag.
# Add chicken pieces, a few at a time, and shake to coat with mixture.
# Reserve any remaining flour mixture.
# Heat oil and butter in large skillet or Dutch oven.
# Add half the chicken pieces and brown on all sides.
# Remove from skillet; repeat.
# Reduce heat.
# Add onion to skillet and cook until soft but not brown.
# Stir in garlic, curry powder and thyme; cook 1 minute.
# Add tomatoes and mushrooms.
# Return chicken to pan.
# Bring mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
# Blend reserved flour mixture with a little water.
# Stir into skillet.
# Add green pepper and raisins.
# Cover and cook 3 minutes.
# Adjust seasonings, if necessary.
# Serve on beds of fluffy rice and sprinkle with almonds.
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