Delicious and Flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Tagine Recipe

This slow cooker chicken tagine recipe is a perfect blend of spices and flavors, creating a tender and aromatic dish that will transport you to the streets of Morocco. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and traditional Moroccan spices makes this dish a hearty and comforting meal for any time of the year.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup chopped green olives
• 2 tbsp honey
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, place the chicken thighs at the bottom.
2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper on top of the chicken.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the chopped dried apricots and green olives.
4. Drizzle the honey over the ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
6. Once done, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.
7. Serve the slow cooker chicken tagine over couscous or rice for a complete meal.

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