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Slow Cooker Chicken (Moroccan Chicken)
Vibrant Moroccan Slow Cooker Chicken.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 382 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Moroccan
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 1 1/2 pounds
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 zucchini halved and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 6-8 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 cup dried apricots halved
- 12 dates halved and pitted
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the onions and zucchini and place them in a slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, dried fruit, almonds and garlic. Pour the chicken broth over the top, salt and pepper to taste, and toss.
- Oil the chicken thighs and lay them over the vegetable mixture. Then mix the spices with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sprinkle over the chicken to coat. Sprinkle any remaining spices around the edges so it works down into the vegetables.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and set the temperature. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, Or cook on low for 6-8 hours. Check at determined time, if the chicken is cooked through, scoop and serve. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
389mg
(16%)
Potassium
1474mg
(42%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
2420IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
48.8mg
(54%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 1474mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 2420IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 48.8mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.