Easy Crock Pot Moroccan Chicken, Chickpea And Apric

Name: Easy Crock Pot Moroccan Chicken, Chickpea And Apricot Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into large chunks (or assorted chicken pieces, about 3 lbs); 1 tablespoon flour or 2 tablespoons 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); Accompaniment; harissa

Servings: persons

6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into large chunks (or assorted chicken pieces, about 3 lbs)
1 tablespoon flour or 2 tablespoons 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)
Accompaniment
harissa

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PLEASE NOTE: This recipe lists canned chickpeas in the ingredients, NOT dried! If you use dried chickpeas, you MUST soak them and cook them first!
2
Heat up olive oil in a frying pan/skillet & saute chopped onions & garlic for 5-10 minutes.
3
Add chicken stock & gradually mix in flour or cornflour until well mixed & not lumpy.Add honey & tomato paste & mix well.
4
Add herbs,spices & finely chopped ginger with salt & pepper to taste.
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Finally add tinned tomatoes & mix well.
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Pour the above tomato,onion & spice mix into slow cooker or tagine.
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Add chicken & chickpeas & mix well.
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Add dried apricots making sure they are covered by juice. (Add the carrots if using.).
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Give it a gentle but good stir to mix everything together well.
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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. (Please note that the cooking times depend on your crockpot, the cooking times I have suggested work fine with mine which is a Morphy Richards Slow Cooker.).
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If cooking in a Traditional Tagine, do as above & cook SLOWLY over gas or barbeque for about 2-3 hours.
12
Electric Tagine cooking - same as the slowcooker. If you need to thicken it up towards the end of the cooking time, add cornflour which has been mixed with a little water & add to the tagine - mix well.
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Serve with freshly chopped Coriander/Cilantro sprinked on top & either with couscous, rice, fresh flat bread, pitta bread or salads. It is also good (if not traditional) served with fluffy pureed or mashed potatoes & pasta.
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Note: You can use chicken pieces or whole chicken which has been cut up into portions, but you will then need to brown them in a frying pan or skillet beforehand. Preserved lemons make a great addition, add them when you add the apricots and carrots.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into large chunks (or assorted chicken pieces, about 3 lbs), 1 tablespoon flour or 2 tablespoons cornflour, 2 large onions, chopped, 3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Easy Crock Pot Moroccan Chicken, Chickpea And Apricot Tagine falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Crock Pot Moroccan Chicken, Chickpea And Apricot Tagine

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Variations & substitutions

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