MOROCCAN APRICOT CHICKEN

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Traditionally, this Moroccan chicken with apricots dish includes chili pepper paste, but I use chili sauce in my version. Serve it alone or with couscous for a heartier meal. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup slivered almonds
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered
4 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup orange juice
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. In the same skillet, brown chicken on both sides. Remove from heat. Transfer chicken to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir chili sauce, preserves, apricots, Moroccan seasoning, vanilla and garlic powder into drippings. Pour over chicken., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 4 to 4-1/2 hours. Stir in garbanzo beans and orange juice. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 15-30 minutes longer. Serve with almonds. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Waaris King
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The chicken is so flavorful and the apricots add a lovely sweetness. I've already made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sardar Saklain
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the apricots add a touch of sweetness that balances out the savory flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Seif El Maghraby
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the apricots add a lovely sweetness. I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Evans Cudjoe
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Mustafa
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was so flavorful and the apricots actually complemented the dish nicely. I will definitely be making this again.


Atanu Barua (Antu)
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the apricots add a touch of sweetness that balances out the savory flavors.


scolastica atieno
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots were a nice touch.


MD Emirn
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the apricots add a lovely sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


mumi argishveb
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The chicken is so flavorful and the apricots add a lovely sweetness. I've already made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Abigail Ulrich
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the apricots add a touch of sweetness that balances out the savory flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Lekhanya Ntheoleng
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the apricots add a lovely sweetness. I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Subika Quli
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Veracity Itige
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was so flavorful and the apricots actually complemented the dish nicely. I will definitely be making this again.


Nihat Jahan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the apricots add a touch of sweetness that balances out the savory flavors.


Balcoh Jan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the apricots were a nice touch.


Nilema Akthae
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the apricots added a lovely sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.