Captain'S Curry

Directions

1. 1
   In a non stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Add Chicken in batches, and brown on all sides.
3. 3
   Transfer browned chicken to slow cooker stoneware.
4. 4
   Reduce the heat on the frying pan to medium.
5. 5
   Add to the frying pan the onions and celery and cook, stirring until softened.
6. 6
   Add garlic, curry powder, chili powder, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon stick and bay leaf and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
7. 7
   Sprinkle flour over mixture and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
8. 8
   Add chicken broth, bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, Stir in apples and raisins.
9. 9
   Pour the mixture from the frying pan over the chicken in the slow cooker, cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 Hours, or on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a fork.
10. 10
    Stir in coconut milk and cook until heated through.
11. 11
    Discard cinnamon stick and bay leaf before serving.
12. 12
    Serve with rice.
13. 13
    Note: This is a mild curry so if you like things hotter you might want to adjust your seasonings a bit.