Moroccan cuisine contains an exquisite combination of savory and sweet spices to create unique flavors. The result is often quite memorable, as in the case of this Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken. You’ll notice cinnamon in the ingredient list, not a typical spice to be included in a chicken dish, however the combination works beautifully.
Vibrant fresh veggies like butternut squash, tomatoes and onions create a nutritious base on which to serve this tender, spiced chicken. Meals like this are the building blocks for creating a lean, fit body.
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What You Need
Serves 8
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cubed
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup pimento stuffed green olives, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chives, minced
Instructions
1. In a slow cooker, combine the squash, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and broth. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, combine the coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and ground black pepper. Rub spice mixture all over chicken thighs; place chicken on top of vegetable mixture in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
3. Once cooked, remove the bones and shred the meat. Transfer the veggies with a slotted spoon to a serving platter and top with the shredded meat, chopped olives and minced chives. Enjoy!
Nutrition
One serving equals: 268 calories, 10g fat, 9g carbohydrate, 3g sugar, 560mg sodium, 2g fiber, and 35g protein.
Slow cooker recipes like this one are fantastic for two reasons. First, it’s a nearly effortless meal. Throw everything into the slow cooker in the morning, and then come home to a hot meal in the evening. Isn’t that pretty much like having a personal chef?Second, there’s a lot of flexibility in the ingredients you can use in a recipe like this. Don’t have butternut squash? Use pretty much any other type of winter squash or even sweet potato. Don’t have chicken thighs? Sub in beef or pork. No onions but have a bunch of bell peppers? Chop ’em up and throw ’em in!
There are many ways to prepare chicken breast. You could grill it, bake it, sauté it or fry it. Eat it cold or hot, spicy or mild. Season it generously or leave it plain. You could spend lots of time and effort, or barely any at all.