Best Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken With Couscous Recipes

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SLOW COOKER MOROCCAN CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken image

Tasty, easy, and impressive! Serve with couscous or rice.

Provided by juliebu

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup chopped dried apricots
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
⅓ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the garlic, onion, tomatoes, peaches, garbanzo beans, dried apricots, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Pour in the chicken broth. Cook on Low for 5 hours.
  • Remove the chicken and keep warm. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker. Cook on High until the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and heat through. Top with fresh cilantro and almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 385 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS



Moroccan Chicken with Couscous image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 small red onions, thinly sliced
3 carrots, halved crosswise and quartered lengthwise
2 teaspoons ras el hanout (Moroccan seasoning) or pumpkin pie spice
1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
Kosher salt
1 cup couscous
2 cups packed fresh cilantro (about 1 large bunch)
3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken breast (skin removed; about 12 ounces)
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the red onions and carrots; cook until the onions soften slightly, about 4 minutes. Add the ras el hanout, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir to coat the vegetables. Add 3 cups water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until the carrots are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the couscous as the label directs. Puree 1 3/4 cups cilantro, 2 tablespoons water and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor. Fluff the couscous and stir in the cilantro paste. Cover to keep warm.
  • Uncover the vegetables and stir in the chicken and raisins. Continue cooking over medium-high heat until the raisins are plump, about 5 minutes. Stir in the honey and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Serve over the couscous; top with the almonds.

MOROCCAN APRICOT CHICKEN



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Traditionally, this Moroccan chicken with apricots dish includes chili pepper paste, but I use chili sauce in my version. Serve it alone or with couscous for a heartier meal. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup slivered almonds
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered
4 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup orange juice
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. In the same skillet, brown chicken on both sides. Remove from heat. Transfer chicken to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir chili sauce, preserves, apricots, Moroccan seasoning, vanilla and garlic powder into drippings. Pour over chicken., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 4 to 4-1/2 hours. Stir in garbanzo beans and orange juice. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 15-30 minutes longer. Serve with almonds. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SLOW-COOKED MOROCCAN CHICKEN



Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chicken image

Herbs and spices really work their magic on plain chicken in this dish, and the dried fruit adds an exotic touch. -Kathy Morgan, Ridgefield, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 medium carrots, sliced
2 large onions, halved and sliced
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up, skin removed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup raisins
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked couscous

Steps:

  • Place carrots and onions in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle chicken with salt; add to slow cooker. Top with apricots and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk broth, tomato paste, flour, lemon juice, garlic and seasonings until blended; add to slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-7 hours. Serve with hot cooked couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

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