Country Captain Chicken with Rice

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the ginger, curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the wine, tomatoes, raisins, and almonds and stir to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the rice and chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Country Captain Chicken is said to be named after an English captain who visited the area in the late 19th century.
• The dish is popular in the Southern United States and India.
• The dish is traditionally served with white rice.