Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons curry powder (plus a sprinkle to season flour)
  • 1 tablespoon thyme (plus a sprinkle to season flour)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced into thin circles and halved
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins (or 1/2 cup currants)
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Method

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place flour in a shallow baking or plastic bag.
  • Season flour with salt, pepper along with a sprinkle of curry and thyme.
  • Dredge chicken to coat lightly.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add chicken and brown on each side, about 10 minutes.
  • Do this in batches to not over crowd the pan.
  • Remove chicken to paper towel to drain and place in a casserole pan.
  • To the same skillet, add onions and garlic.
  • Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add curry powder, thyme, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Stir to blend.
  • Add tomatoes with juice and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the tomato and onion sauce over the chicken and bake uncovered for 20 30 minutes until chicken tender and cooked through.
  • During the last 5 minutes of baking, remove casserole from the oven, stir in raisons and return to the oven to finish cooking.
  • Garnish with parsley and almonds.
  • Serve over rice.