"Country captain chicken is a Southern dish often served with rice, made popular via the U.S. military's Meal, Ready-to-Eat packs...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
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Salt and pepper, for seasoning
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All-purpose flour, for dusting
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1 tablespoon bacon grease or butter
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1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
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1 large bell pepper, thinly sliced
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2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
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1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
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2 tablespoons curry powder
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley, plus a few leaves for garnish
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 pound slivered almonds, toasted
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2 tablespoons dried currants
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2 cups cooked rice, for serving