EASY CROCK POT MOROCCAN CHICKEN, CHICKPEA AND APRICOT TAGINE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 24

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into large chunks
2 tablespoons flour or cornflour
2 large onions, chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, chopped finely
1-2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 inch fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
6 ounces dried apricots
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 pint chicken stock
1 pinch saffron or 1 teaspoon turmeric
4 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix (or make up spice mix below)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
salt and black pepper
chopped fresh coriander, to serve (Cilantro)
OPTIONAL
2 carrots, peeled & diced (optional)
1 preserved lemon, chopped into small wedges (optional)
harissa

Steps:

  • Heat up olive oil in a frying pan/skillet & saute chopped onions & garlic for 5-10 minutes. Add chicken stock & gradually mix in flour or cornflour until well mixed & not lumpy. Add honey & tomato paste & mix well. Add herbs,spices & finely chopped ginger with salt & pepper to taste. Finally add tinned tomatoes & mix well. Pour the above tomato,onion & spice mix into slow cooker or tagine. Add chicken & chickpeas & mix well. Add dried apricots making sure they are covered by juice. (Add the carrots if using.). Give it a gentle but good stir to mix everything together well. Crock Pot or Slow Cooker - Cook on high for about 3 to 4 hours OR automatic with keep warm facility for up to 8 hours. If cooking in a Traditional Tagine, do as above & cook SLOWLY over gas or barbeque for about 2-3 hours. Serve with freshly chopped Coriander/Cilantro sprinked on top & either with couscous, rice, fresh flat bread, pita bread or salads. It is also good (if not traditional) served with fluffy pureed or mashed potatoes & pasta. Note: Preserved lemons make a great addition, add them when you add the apricots and carrots.

Mst Sumaya Akter Shimu Angel
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less apricots or adding some chopped vegetables to balance out the sweetness.


Chacha Nader
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is so flavorful and the chickpeas and apricots add a nice sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Moolchand Bhai
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This is one of my favorite crock pot recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually serve it over rice or quinoa.


CaShawna Anderson
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to make ahead of time, which is always a plus.


Wolfie FNaF
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less apricots or adding some chopped vegetables to balance out the sweetness.


Dynamic Sharif
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is so flavorful and the chickpeas and apricots add a nice sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Rakesh Jayswal
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This is one of my favorite crock pot recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually serve it over rice or quinoa.


shagor Khan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to make ahead of time, which is always a plus.


Emma Hesmondhalgh
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less apricots or adding some chopped vegetables to balance out the sweetness.


Hunter Foxwell
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is so flavorful and the chickpeas and apricots add a nice sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Skye 1133
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This is one of my favorite crock pot recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually serve it over rice or quinoa.


Grietie Bronkhorst
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to make ahead of time, which is always a plus.


Leticija Cimfiba
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less apricots or adding some chopped vegetables to balance out the sweetness.


HM Mamunur Rahaman MAMUN
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is so flavorful and the chickpeas and apricots add a nice sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Raji Basirat
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This is one of my favorite crock pot recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually serve it over rice or quinoa.


Shawna Pugsley
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to make ahead of time, which is always a plus.


mercy acelo
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the chickpeas and apricots added a nice sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making this again.