Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium chopped onion (1 1/2 cups)
– 1 medium peeled and diced carrot (1/3 cup, optional)
– 3 minced garlic cloves (1 tablespoon)
– 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
– 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
– 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
– 1/3 cup diced dried apricots or whole raisins (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces
– 1 can (14.5 ounces) drained and rinsed chickpeas
– 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1/4 cup cilantro
– 1/4 cup parsley (optional)
Instructions
1-Getting started: Begin by heating the olive oil in a pan and sautΓ©ing the chopped onion, diced carrot, and minced garlic until they soften and smell great. This step helps build a strong base of flavors for the dish.
2-Next, stir in the ground coriander, cumin, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper if you want some heat. Let them cook briefly to release their aromas. Then, add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and dried apricots or raisins, seasoning everything with salt and pepper.
3-Pour this mixture into your slow cooker along with the diced chicken breasts and rinsed chickpeas. Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked. Finally, mix in the fresh lemon juice, cilantro, and parsley before serving over rice or couscous for a complete meal.
Last Step:
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β³ Use low and slow cooking for tender, flavorful chicken.
πΏ Fresh herbs at the end brighten the dish and add fresh aroma.
π₯ Serve over rice or couscous for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Gluten-Free option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 328 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 521 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg
