CROCK POT MOROCCAN CHICKEN

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Cardamom and cinnamon unite with a variety of spices to produce a spicy, yet subtly sweet taste reminiscent of many Moroccan dishes. Serve over rice or couscous.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Chicken

Time 7h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons cooking oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon finely grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, halved
1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey
4 inches cinnamon sticks
6 green cardamoms, bruised or 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 dash salt
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add onions garlic and gingerroot. Cook fo 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened and starting to brown.
  • Add chili powder, cardamom and cumin. Heat and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer to 3 1/2 quart crock pot.
  • Add chicken, white wine or broth, honey, cinnamon stick, and salt. Stir. Cook, covered, on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Stir orange juice into cornstarch in small bowl. Add to crock pot. Stir. Cook, covered, on high for about 15 minutes until boiling and thickened. Remove and discard cinnamon stick and cardamom pods.
  • Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Tip: To bruise cardamom, pounds pods with mallet or press with flat side of a wide knife to "bruise," or crack them open slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 148.2, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 13.7, Protein 23.6

MOMIN hassan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy crock pot meal.


imbored
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This was the perfect dish for a cold winter night. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again!


Danielle Hanson
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the recipe.


Haazir Icer
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I'm not a big fan of Moroccan food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting crock pot meal.


Ahmad Goraya
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I was short on time and needed a quick and easy meal. This dish was perfect. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ricci Bryan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken was dry and tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Nathan Mathews
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aneeb Dar
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Saurab Gurung
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy crock pot meal.


Selecter Jojo
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This was the best crock pot chicken recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Adelani Adeniyi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


zulfquara ali
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Angela Sapp
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This dish was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and tough, and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Tear Pineda
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this dish again!


Bacon King Official
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy crock pot meal.


Said Gul
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I've tried many crock pot recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again!


Matthew Alvarez
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This Moroccan chicken dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I especially loved the combination of spices, which gave the dish a warm and exotic flavor.


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