Curry Chicken Dinner

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup shortening
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup water
3 tablespoons raisins or dried currants
Hot cooked rice
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional

Dust chicken with flour. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the chicken in shortening. Remove chicken and set aside. Saute onions, peppers and garlic in drippings for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add curry powder, salt and pepper; mix well.

Return chicken to the pan. Add tomatoes, parsley, thyme, and water. Cover and bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until chicken is tender. Stir in raisins. Serve over rice; sprinkle with almonds if desired. Makes 8 servings.