Go Back
Slow-Cooker Moroccan Chicken: Unforgettable!

Slow-Cooker Moroccan Chicken: Unforgettable!

Moroccan Chicken: Cook this tender, flavorful slow-cooker dish with apricots and spices. Perfect for an easy, aromatic weeknight meal.
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2-3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt & 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons almond butter
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup dried apricots

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 the chicken thighs and cook on each side for 3-4 minutes. The chicken doesn't need to be cooked through, just browned on the outside for flavor. Transfer the chicken to the slow-cooker then repeat with the remaining chicken thighs.
  • Over medium heat, add the sliced onions to the now-empty skillet. Cook, scraping up the brown bits off the bottom of the pan until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pan. Whisk in the almond butter, salt, sugar, and spices.
  • Add the onion/stock mixture to the slow-cooker. Stir to combine. Cook for 4 hours on low.
  • After 4 hours, add the apricots and cook for another 1-2 hours.
  • Shred the meat slightly and serve over cooked quinoa. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.