Moroccan Chicken (Slow Cooker)

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 1
Delicious Moroccan Chicken (Slow Cooker) recipe for your next dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

6-8 hours

Ready In

6-8 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 chicken thighs
salt
ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
6 cups thinly sliced onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
530
Sugar
10g
Fat
36g
Moroccan Chicken is a dish with a lot of history and tradition. It is a popular recipe in Moroccan cuisine and typically served with bread or couscous. This particular recipe is cooked in a slow cooker, which makes it easy and convenient as you can set it and forget it. The chicken thighs are cooked slowly in a rich tomato sauce with a hint of honey and spices. The slivered almonds on top add a nice crunch to the dish. This Moroccan Chicken recipe is perfect for cold winter nights when you want something warm and filling.

Instructions

1.Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
2.Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
3.Add the chicken thighs and brown on both sides for about 5 minutes each.
4.Add the onions and garlic to the pot and cook until the onions are soft.
5.Add the diced tomatoes, honey, ginger, cinnamon, and saffron to the pot and stir to combine.
6.Transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
7.Serve the chicken topped with slivered almonds.

PROS

This Moroccan Chicken recipe is flavorful and delicious.

Cooking it in a slow cooker makes it easy and convenient to prepare.

The chicken thighs used in this recipe are a good source of protein.

CONS

This recipe takes a long time to cook – 6-8 hours.

The dish contains a high amount of fat due to the chicken skin.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ginger and saffron used in this recipe have anti-inflammatory properties and may provide help with reducing inflammation.
Chicken is a good source of protein, essential for building and repairing tissues.

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