Classic Country Captain Chicken

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup currants
* 1 cup hot chicken broth
* 4 slices bacon
* 1 cut up chicken
* 1 teaspoon salt, divided
* ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 2 ribs celery, chopped
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1 green pepper, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
* 2 teaspoons curry powder
* ½ teaspoon thyme leaves
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
* ½ cup toasted almonds
* 3 cups hot cooked rice
* chutney
== Directions ==
# Place currants in small bowl; add chicken broth and let stand 30 minutes until currants are plump.
# Cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, drain on paper towel, crumble and reserve.
# Add chicken to pan; cook, turning, 15 minutes or until brown on all sides.
# Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper; remove chicken to warm platter.
# Add celery, onion, pepper and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
# Add tomatoes, curry powder, thyme and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
# Return chicken to pan, cover and cook 20 minutes.
# Add currants and broth; continue cooking, covered, 10 minutes more or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.
# Sprinkle with parsley, crumbled bacon
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