Moroccan Apricot Chicken

Traditionally, this Moroccan chicken with apricots dish includes chili pepper paste, but I use chili sauce in my version. Serve alone or with couscous for a heartier meal. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

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  Total Time

  Prep: 25 min. Cook: 4-1/2 hours
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  Makes

  6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 3/4 cup chili sauce
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered
• 4 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• Chopped fresh parsley, optional

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Directions

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. In the same skillet, brown chicken on both sides. Remove from heat. Transfer chicken to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir chili sauce, preserves, apricots, Moroccan seasoning, vanilla and garlic powder into drippings. Pour over chicken.
• Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 4-4-1/2 hours. Stir in garbanzo beans and orange juice. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 15-30 minutes longer. Serve with almonds and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken thigh with 3/4 cup chickpea mixture: 482 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.

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