1524 Goode Street, Montgomery, Alabama

For over 30 years, Leila Dowe has run this quaint restaurant. Lunch and dinner, except Sunday and Monday. Closed in August. Reservations necessary.

  Chicken Country Captain

• 3 chicken fryers cut in pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 medium onions, chopped
• 3 green peppers, chopped fine
• 3 #2 cans tomatoes
• 1 dash cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1 cup currants
• 1/2 pound blanched toasted almonds

Directions

1. Roll chickens in mixture of flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Fry in deep fat until golden brown.

2. Place in a roaster, add 1/2 cup hot water and steam slowly.

3. To fat add garlic, onions, and green peppers and brown slightly.  Add 1/2 cup water and cook 10-15 minutes.

4. Blend in tomatoes and remaining seasonings. Cook until smooth.

5. Pour over chicken and cook until tender - about 1 hour.

6. Add currants and almonds.

7. Serve with wild rice.

This recipe appeared in the Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes from Famous Eating Places published in 1950.

 The above illustration is an original painting by J. C. Leavell.

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