Best 7 Slow Cooker Moroccan Spiced Chicken Thighs With Couscous Recipes
The delightful aroma of fragrant Moroccan spices fills the air as you embark on a culinary journey to create a slow-cooker masterpiece. Moroccan spiced chicken thighs and fluffy couscous come together in a harmonious blend of flavors, transporting you to the bustling souks of Marrakech. As the chicken thighs simmer in a tantalizing blend of Moroccan spices, the couscous absorbs the rich broth, creating a symphony of textures. This dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a vibrant visual spectacle, garnished with colorful dried fruits and aromatic herbs. Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering experience that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
MOROCCAN APRICOT CHICKEN
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
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 COOKER MOROCCAN CHICKEN
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
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 THIGHS
Quick and easy thighs with complex Moroccan flavors. Serve with rice, garnished with lemon wedges.
Provided by Scott Heddle
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine chicken broth, paprika, cumin, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and 2 teaspoons lemon zest in a bowl.
- Heat oils in a cast iron skillet until they begin to smoke. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook for 4 minutes. Flip thighs and continue cooking until skin is crispy, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Saute onion in the skillet until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour chicken broth mixture carefully over onion; scrape up any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet. Spoon some of the liquid over the thighs.
- Transfer skillet to the preheated oven; bake until chicken thighs are no longer pink in the center, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Add olives to the skillet. Drizzle lemon juice over the thighs and garnish the whole dish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 130.6 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1815 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
SLOW-COOKER MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN
Dark meat chicken delivers tons of flavor at a low cost, and a long simmer in this spicy marinade packs extra punch. Preparation time includes overnight marinating. To complete this meal, you can serve the chicken and vegetables over cooked couscous. Drizzle it with some of the cooking liquid and garnish with sliced almonds!
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 13h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a gallon-size resealable plastic bag, combine chicken thighs with cumin, coriander, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and pepper; refrigerate overnight.
- In a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker bowl, combine chicken broth with tomatoes, beans, sweet potato, onion, and apricots. Place chicken in slow cooker on top of vegetables.
- Cover and cook on Low setting for 5 hours or until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees). Transfer chicken to cutting board. Skim and discard fat from cooking liquid. Stir in 1/4 t. (or to taste) salt into cooking liquid, if necessary.
MOROCCAN CHICKEN THIGHS
My husband and I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. This recipe is very flavorful, so it's quickly become one of our favorites. —Susan Mills, Three Rivers, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Set aside 1 teaspoon spice mixture; add flour to remaining mixture and sprinkle over chicken., In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Remove and keep warm. Add shallots to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and dates. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; return chicken to the pan., Cover and simmer until chicken juices run clear, 20-25 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine flour with reserved 1 teaspoon spice mixture and remaining 2 tablespoons broth until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro., For couscous, in a small saucepan, bring the water, broth, salt and cumin to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand until water is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in almonds. Serve with chicken and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 174mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 57g protein.
SLOW COOKER MOROCCAN CHICKEN
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
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
SLOW COOKER MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH COUSCOUS
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the cumin, corriander, cinnamon, and 1 t each salt and pepper in a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and toss to coat in the spice mixture. Add the tomatoes, carrots, and olives.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender. Shred the meat and return it to the liquid with the vegetables.
- Tem minues before serving, prepare the couscous according to the package directions.
- Serve the ckicken and vegetables over the couscous, topped with the cilantro (or not).
Tips:
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also cook this recipe in a Dutch oven over low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- To make the couscous, use a 1:2 ratio of couscous to liquid. So, for 1 cup of couscous, you'll need 2 cups of liquid (water or broth).
- Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving.
- Serve the chicken thighs and couscous with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, a salad, or pita bread.
Conclusion:
This slow-cooker Moroccan spiced chicken thighs with couscous is an easy and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the couscous is fluffy and aromatic. Plus, it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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