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This elegant Moroccan Chicken Tagine recipe is perfect for the slow cooker. The chicken tenderizes as it absorbs the fragrant North African spices and fills the house with the most delicious aromas. There's plenty of sauce and chickpeas to spoon over the chicken and a bed of rice or couscous.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 6 hours 25 mins
  • Yield: Serves 4-8 (1 or 2 pieces of chicken per person) 1x

Description

Tender chicken and chickpea stew with North African flavors.

Adapted from Cooking Light


Ingredients

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  • The Chicken and aromatic vegetables:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs with the skin removed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 1/2 medium onions)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic (10-12 med cloves)
  • The Spices:
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Remaining Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups low salt chicken broth (I use Swanson)
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 2/3 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • Garnishes:
  • 3 tablespoons oil (to cook almonds)
  • 3/4 cup whole blanced almonds
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 lemons, cut into wedges
  • Suggested Accompaniment: Couscous or rice

Instructions

  1. Season the tops of the chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan, top/seasoned side down. Cook for 5 minutes, until nicely browned on the top side only. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add onion and garlic to pan and sauté 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add spices: cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, ginger, red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add broth and honey, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a simmer. Carefully pour hot mixture into a 6-quart electric slow cooker. Stir in apricots, chickpeas and cinnamon sticks. Arrange chicken on top, browned side facing up. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours. Discard cinnamon sticks.
  4. To toast the almonds, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook the almonds, tossing constantly, until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Serve chicken tagine over couscous or rice. Sprinkle generously with almonds and cilantro and place a couple of lemon wedges on each plate.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hours 10 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: slow cooker, crockpot
  • Cuisine: Moroccan