Description
Tender, slow-cooked Moroccan chicken with sweet dried fruits, aromatic spices, and a rich sauce. Perfect served over couscous or rice for a cozy, effortless dinner.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Salt and pepper, to season chicken
4 carrots, peeled and diced
1 yellow onion, chopped
½ cup chopped dried apricots
½ cup raisins
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
900 ml chicken broth
¼ cup tomato paste
1 Tbsp honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground black pepper
Rice or couscous, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a plate. Add a splash of chicken broth to the skillet and scrape up browned bits; set aside.
- Place chopped onions and diced carrots at the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer the seared chicken thighs on top. Pour in the skillet juices and sprinkle chopped apricots and raisins over everything.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and a small amount of chicken broth until smooth. Stir in tomato paste, honey, minced garlic, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, coriander, black pepper, and remaining broth. Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot over couscous or rice. Optional: garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges for extra brightness.
Notes
Chicken breasts can be used, though thighs stay more tender.
Swap raisins for golden raisins or dried cranberries.
Stir in 1–2 tablespoons butter at the end for a richer sauce.
Add chickpeas or bell peppers for extra texture and nutrition.
Sprinkle toasted almonds on top for crunch before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently and add a splash of broth if sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
