MOROCCAN CROCKPOT CHICKEN

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Dinner

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 25

6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts , chopped into large chunks (or assorted chicken pieces, about 3 lbs)
1 tablespoon flour or 2 tablespoons cornflour
2 large onions , chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves , chopped finely
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 inch fresh gingerroot , finely chopped
6 ounces dried apricots
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 pint chicken stock
1 pinch saffron or 1 teaspoon turmeric
4 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix (or make up spice mix below)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
salt and black pepper
chopped fresh coriander , to serve (Cilantro)
OPTIONAL
2 carrots , peeled & diced (optional)
1 preserved lemon , chopped into small wedges (optional)
Accompaniment
harissa

Steps:

  • PLEASE NOTE: This recipe lists canned chickpeas in the ingredients, NOT dried! If you use dried chickpeas, you MUST soak them and cook them first! Heat up olive oil in a frying pan/skillet & saute chopped onions & garlic for 5-10 minutes. Add chicken stock & gradually mix in flour or cornflour until well mixed & not lumpy.Add honey & tomato paste & mix well. Add herbs,spices & finely chopped ginger with salt & pepper to taste. Finally add tinned tomatoes & mix well. Pour the above tomato,onion & spice mix into slow cooker or tagine. Add chicken & chickpeas & mix well. Add dried apricots making sure they are covered by juice. (Add the carrots if using.). Give it a gentle but good stir to mix everything together well. Crock Pot or Slow Cooker - Cook on high for about 3 to 4 hours OR automatic with keep warm facility for up to 8 hours. (Please note that the cooking times depend on your crockpot, the cooking times I have suggested work fine with mine which is a Morphy Richards Slow Cooker.). If cooking in a Traditional Tagine, do as above & cook SLOWLY over gas or barbeque for about 2-3 hours. Electric Tagine cooking - same as the slowcooker. If you need to thicken it up towards the end of the cooking time, add cornflour which has been mixed with a little water & add to the tagine - mix well. Serve with freshly chopped Coriander/Cilantro sprinked on top & either with couscous, rice, fresh flat bread, pitta bread or salads. It is also good (if not traditional) served with fluffy pureed or mashed potatoes & pasta. Page 3 of 3Easy Crock Pot Moroccan Chicken, Chickpea and Apricot Tagine (cont.) Directions Note: You can use chicken pieces or whole chicken which has been cut up into portions, but you will then need to brown them in a frying pan or skillet beforehand. Preserved lemons make a great addition, add them when you add the apricots and carrots.

Mark mclain
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success.


JAHIDUL GAMIRE
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This recipe is a family favorite. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Latoya Surjue
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfectly cooked.


Kisa Cobb
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always tender and flavorful.


Esmail Esmail
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Dani Man
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ddfghj Kdkdjebd
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Delicious! I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Tibebu Desalegn
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Floricel Sanchez
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was very tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Wendell Sanders
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfectly. The sauce is also delicious. I usually serve it over rice or quinoa.


Jd Hughes
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kaushik Lal
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal. Thanks for sharing!


Hrh Tjty
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


cris.killer3 ff
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This Moroccan Crockpot Chicken was an absolute delight! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and aromatic. I served it over couscous, and it was a perfect meal. Thank you for sharing this recipe!