MOROCCAN CHICKEN

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With squash, chickpeas, tomatoes and olives, this dish is packed with flavor. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples, but they combine to make a fun and distinctive meal your family will enjoy. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup raisins
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup pitted green olives
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
Hot cooked couscous

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, place the squash, beans, onion, broth, raisins and garlic. Combine the coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper; rub over chicken. Place in slow cooker., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender, adding tomatoes and olives during the last 20 minutes of cooking., Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken, vegetables and couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RS Creation
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and creamy, and it's perfect served over rice or noodles.


Alondra verenisse Cabana chavarry
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less honey next time.


Jama Mohamed
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I love the combination of spices in this dish. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Meraj Ul Islam
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Dave McCoy
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and aromatic.


Gming of coc
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This is my go-to recipe for Moroccan chicken. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the combination of spices in the sauce.


Che Hart
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I made this dish for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again.


Honey Baba
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Ruben Trejo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out great. I usually serve it with rice, but it's also good with couscous or potatoes.


Silvano Komazec
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I served it with couscous, and it was the perfect meal.


Shawn Dingman
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken didn't turn out as tender as I would have liked. I think I might have overcooked it. Otherwise, the dish was still very good.


Hariom Kumar Das
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the combination of spices in the sauce. It's always a hit when I make it for guests.


Horn Switch
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I made this dish for my family last night, and they all loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Malikahaseeb Rasooli
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


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