Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chicken

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023
Herbs and spices really work their magic on plain chicken in this dish, and the dried fruit adds an exotic touch. —Kathy Morgan, Ridgefield, Washington
Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 large onions, halved and sliced
  • 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up, skin removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Hot cooked couscous

Directions

  1. Place carrots and onions in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle chicken with salt; add to slow cooker. Top with apricots and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk broth, tomato paste, flour, lemon juice, garlic and seasonings until blended; add to slow cooker.
  2. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-7 hours. Serve with hot cooked couscous.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 435 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 755mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 6g fiber), 42g protein.