MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE POCKETS

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I enjoy shredded chicken dishes, Moroccan seasonings and pita sandwiches. The addition of the carrot salad laced with dates and pomegranate seeds adds an extra punch and crunch. Mini flour tortillas can be substituted for pitas. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup pomegranate juice, divided
1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped and divided
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/4 cups shredded carrots
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
7 miniature pita pockets, halved
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the salsa, 6 tablespoons pomegranate juice, 1/3 cup dates, honey, Moroccan seasoning and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low, until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, combine the carrots, mayonnaise, pomegranate seeds and remaining dates. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Remove chicken from slow cooker; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred chicken with two forks. Return chicken and juices to slow cooker. Stir in remaining pomegranate juice; heat through. Serve in pitas with carrot slaw and, if desired, cilantro.

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