North African Chicken and Rice

  Chicken & Turkey

I'm always looking to try recipes from different cultures, and this one is a huge favorite. We love the spice combinations. This cooks equally well in a slow cooker or a pressure cooker.

North African Chicken and Rice

Average Rating: 4.25

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 to 1 cup chopped pitted green olives
  • 1 medium lemon, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 4 cups hot cooked brown rice

Instructions

  • 1. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine onion and oil. Place chicken thighs on top of onion; sprinkle with next 7 ingredients. Top with raisins, olives, lemon and garlic. Add broth. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Serve with hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 386 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 556mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.

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