Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken

June 23, 2013

This is a take on Chicken Tagine. It's really a slow braised chicken dish with or without the tagine. My husband loved this and he is not a big fan of raisins or apricots. The slow cooker allows the apricots to cook down to the point that you really have to look to find them. The tomato paste keeps the dish from becoming too sweet. Served with couscous and a green salad this is definately an easy week night must do.

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large onion, diced
4-6 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 cups raisins or currants
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
2 cups + 1/3 cup chicken stock
juice and zest of 1 large lemon
3 oz tomato paste(1/2 a small can)
1/4 corn starch
2 tsp salt
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
3/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

Place the onion, garlic and carrots on the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle some of the salt and pepper over the veggies. Heat the oil in a large skillet, sprinkle the remaining salt and pepper over the...
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Nutritions

Calories
702

Sodium
2628mg
109% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
54g
109% DV

Carbs
96g
32% DV

Fiber
19g
76% DV