Moroccan Chicken (Crockpot)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1
Moroccan Chicken (Crockpot) recipe for a delicious dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs eggplants ( peeled , cut into 1-inch cubes )
1 yellow pepper , diced
3/4 lb roma tomato ( cut into 1/2-inch chunks )
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup red onion
8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil , cut into strips
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 large garlic cloves , crushed
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
8 chicken thighs , skin and visible fat removed
1 can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
330
Sugar
13g
Fat
9g
Moroccan Chicken (Crockpot) is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy exotic flavors in the comfort of your own home. This recipe features a mix of spices, vegetables, protein-rich chicken, and chickpeas, which are all cooked together in a crockpot to infuse flavors and enhance the texture of the dish. The smooth peanut sauce adds another layer of flavor to the dish and ties all the ingredients together. Morrocan Chicken (Crockpot) can be served with rice, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. The dish is perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends.

Instructions

1.In a crockpot, combine eggplant, yellow pepper, roma tomato, raisins, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, garlic, turmeric, salt, and hot red pepper flakes.
2.Add chicken thighs and chickpeas to the crockpot, making sure they are evenly distributed in the vegetables and spices.
3.Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4.In a small bowl, mix smooth peanut butter with some of the liquid from the crockpot until it forms a smooth sauce.
5.Serve the chicken and vegetables with the peanut sauce on top.

PROS

This Moroccan Chicken (Crockpot) recipe is easy to make and only requires one dish to cook.

The combination of vegetables, spices, and peanut sauce makes for a flavorful and filling meal.

CONS

The long cook time in a crockpot may not fit into everyone’s schedule.

Some may find the taste of eggplant too strong for their liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a healthy, low-fat and high-protein meal option.
The chicken and chickpeas provide protein, while the vegetables and spices offer essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

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