Minutes Prep time: 30
Minutes Total time: 390
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Advanced
PAM® Organic Olive Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
1-1/2 pounds baby potatoes
4 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 can (14 oz each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Hunt's® Tomato Paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup halved green olives
1/4 cup fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Flatbread for serving, optional
Nutrition information
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 81 mg | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 54 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% |
| Total Fat | 16 g | 25% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 21% |
| Calories | 485 kcal | 24% |
| Sodium | 681 mg | 28% |
| Protein | 34 g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g | 18% |
| Sugars | 20 g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 27 mg | 45% |
Spray inside of 4.5-quart slow cooker and large skillet with cooking spray.
In a small bowl,stir together oil, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, paprika, black pepper, salt and cayenne. In a medium bowl, rub half of the spice paste over the chicken until evenly coated. Set aside.
Heat skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and place on top of carrots and potatoes. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add ginger and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Put in the slow cooker and top with dried apricots, raisins and olives.
Stir together chicken broth and flour. Add broth, tomato paste, lemon juice and the remaining spice paste to the skillet and whisk to scrape up browned bits. Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours or on high 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through. Top with parsley and serve with warm flatbread.
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