CROCK POT MOROCCAN CHICKEN

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Cardamom and cinnamon unite with a variety of spices to produce a spicy, yet subtly sweet taste reminiscent of many Moroccan dishes. Serve over rice or couscous.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Chicken

Time 7h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons cooking oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon finely grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, halved
1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey
4 inches cinnamon sticks
6 green cardamoms, bruised or 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 dash salt
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add onions garlic and gingerroot. Cook fo 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened and starting to brown.
  • Add chili powder, cardamom and cumin. Heat and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer to 3 1/2 quart crock pot.
  • Add chicken, white wine or broth, honey, cinnamon stick, and salt. Stir. Cook, covered, on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Stir orange juice into cornstarch in small bowl. Add to crock pot. Stir. Cook, covered, on high for about 15 minutes until boiling and thickened. Remove and discard cinnamon stick and cardamom pods.
  • Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Tip: To bruise cardamom, pounds pods with mallet or press with flat side of a wide knife to "bruise," or crack them open slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 148.2, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 13.7, Protein 23.6

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