This Moroccan slow cooker dish is the perfect blend of sweetness and spice.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 large carrots, thinly sliced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped dried apricots
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup couscous
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken pieces and eggplant in the heated oil; stir and cook until the chicken is browned on all sides but not cooked through. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Step 2
Place the browned chicken and eggplant on the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer the onion, carrots, dried cranberries, and apricots over the chicken.
Step 3
Whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, lemon juice, flour, garlic salt, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Pour the broth mixture into the slow cooker with the chicken and vegetables.
Step 4
Cook on High setting for 5 hours, or on Low setting for 8 hours.
Step 5
Bring water to boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, and remove from heat. Cover, and let stand about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 380 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat4g | 19% |
Cholesterol65mg | 22% |
Sodium571mg | 25% |
Total Carbohydrate39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 15% |
Total Sugars14g | |
Protein22g | |
Vitamin C8mg | 39% |
Calcium50mg | 4% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium500mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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