Best 6 Slow Cooked Moroccan Chicken Recipes

In this comprehensive guide, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the tantalizing flavors of slow-cooked Moroccan chicken. We delve into the secrets of this aromatic and succulent dish, providing you with a step-by-step guide to create a delightful meal that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Morocco. Get ready to explore a symphony of spices, tender chicken, and the intoxicating scents of North African cuisine.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKED MOROCCAN CHICKEN

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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

Ingredients

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.

SLOW COOKED MOROCCAN CHICKEN

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Herbs, spices and dried fruits add an exotic touch to this chicken! The Slow cooker makes it easy. From Taste of Home.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories Moroccan

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 medium carrots, sliced
2 large onions, halved and sliced
1 broiler (3 to 4 pounds) or 1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut up, skin removed (3 to 4 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can 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
4 cups cooked couscous, to serve

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 504.2, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 555.2, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 28, Protein 27.1

SLOW COOKER MOROCCAN CHICKEN

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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

Ingredients

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

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TAGINE

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Easy slow cooker recipe for a classic Moroccan dish.

Provided by Holly Combs

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
2 large onions, thinly sliced
4 large carrots, thinly sliced
½ cup raisins
½ cup dried apricots, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups water
2 cups couscous
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Layer chicken thighs, onions, carrots, raisins, and apricots in a slow cooker.
Whisk chicken broth, tomato paste, lemon juice, flour, garlic salt, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, paprika, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over chicken and vegetables.
Cook on High 4 1/2 hours or on Low for 7 1/2 hours. Shred chicken slightly using 2 forks. Continue cooking 30 minutes.
Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous and butter. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Serve chicken tagine over couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 589.5 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

SLOW-COOKER MOROCCAN CHICKEN

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Serve your family with this savory chicken recipe with flavors of pineapple, marjoram, garlic and lemon juice - a hearty slow cooked dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/2 pounds), skin removed
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits or chunks in juice, undrained
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Place chicken in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix pineapple, onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt, marjoram, red pepper and turmeric; pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Remove chicken from cooker, using slotted spoon; place in serving dish. Cover to keep warm.
Remove fat from sauce. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into sauce.
Cover and cook on high heat setting about 15 minutes or until thickened. Stir in olives.
Pour sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg

SLOW COOKER MOROCCAN CHICKEN

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I found this recipe on the McCormick Spice website and it is absolutely unique and delicious, especially for a crockpot recipe. The flavors compliment each other so nicely, both sweet and savory - it is a definite keeper! Serve with crusty bread to sop up the extra juices and a nice, tossed salad on the side. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! PS - Don't be deterred by wrapping up the pickling spice in the cheesecloth - it literally takes less than a minute!

Provided by Blon-Dish

Categories Chicken

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons mccormick whole mixed pickling spices
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
3 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, and or 3 1/2 lbs skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup about 6 ounces pitted dates, quartered
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

Place the pickling spice in the center of a piece of cheesecloth or a coffee filter.
Tie tightly with a long piece of string.
Add onion to 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
Place chicken in slow cooker.
Combine flour, garlic salt, and turmeric.
Sprinkle over chicken.
Add pickling spice bundle, broth, tomatoes, dates and almonds to slow cooker.
Cook on HIGH 4 hours, or on LOW 8 hours.
Remove pickling spice bundle.
Serve with couscous, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.2, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 115.5, Sodium 415, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 17.3, Protein 50

Tips:

Use a large pot or Dutch oven to accommodate the chicken and vegetables. A 6-quart or larger pot is ideal.
Sear the chicken thighs in a skillet before adding them to the pot. This step will help to brown the chicken and add flavor.
Use a variety of vegetables in your dish. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients. Some good choices include carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and zucchini.
Add spices and seasonings to taste. Common Moroccan spices include cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric. You can also add a pinch of saffron for a more intense flavor.
Simmer the chicken and vegetables for at least 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Serve the chicken and vegetables over couscous or rice. You can also garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked Moroccan chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of spices and flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. Simply shred the chicken and add it to the pot with the vegetables. Serve over rice or couscous and enjoy!