Ingredients

  • 12 breasts and thighs
  • 1/2 c. bacon fat
  • seasoned flour
  • 2 to 3 onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 2 tsp. curry powder
  • 2/3 tsp. thyme
  • 2/3 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes
  • 1 to 3 Tbsp. currants
  • 1 to 3 Tbsp. almonds, blanched
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • garnishes (currants, parsley, almonds and chutney)

Method

  • Dredge chicken in flour and brown in fat.
  • Brown onions and peppers in butter.
  • Add rest of ingredients and simmer.
  • Place chicken in Dutch oven.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Cover tightly. Bake at 300° for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Serve chicken over rice and cover with sauce.
  • Garnish with currants, parsley, almonds and chutney. Makes 8 servings.