Country Captain Chicken Fricassee

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1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds

1 (3 1/2 pound) frying chicken, cut into 8 pieces

1 teaspoon salt

 Freshly ground black pepper

All-purpose flour, for dredging

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon butter 

1/2 medium onion, diced

1 large yellow bell pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, smashed

2 teaspoons curry powder

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Pinch cayenne 

1 (15-ounce) can chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup dried currants

Cool Yogurt and Herb Sauce, recipe follows :

Cool Yogurt and Herb Sauce:

  1 cup whole milk plain yogurt

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

5 scallions, white and green parts finely chopped

1 tablespoon honey

Salt and freshly ground black pepper