Taste of Home
North African Chicken and Rice
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours
YIELD: 8 servings.
I'm always looking to try recipes from different cultures, and this one is a huge favorite. We love the spice combinations. This cooks equally well in a slow cooker or a pressure cooker. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Ingredients
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
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1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1 cup golden raisins
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1/2 to 1 cup chopped pitted green olives
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1 medium lemon, sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup chicken broth or water
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4 cups hot cooked brown rice
Directions
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In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine onion and oil. Place chicken on top of onion; sprinkle with next 7 ingredients. Top with raisins, olives, lemon and garlic. Add broth. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Serve with hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 386 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 556mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.
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