Ingredients

• 1 whole whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces

• 1 teaspoon ground thyme

• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• ¼ cup canola oil

• 6 slices applewood smoked bacon, chopped

• 1 large yellow onion, diced small

• 3 ribs celery, chopped

• 2 green bell peppers, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped, liquid reserved

• ¼ cup dried currants, plus more for garnish

• ¼ cup golden raisins, or to taste

• 3 tablespoons Madras curry powder

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 cups cooked basmati rice

• 2 tablespoons peanuts, or to taste

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley