North African Chicken and Rice

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours

Recipe by Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

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Updated on Jul. 28, 2023

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. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas


Test Kitchen tips
  • This heavily spiced dish with a mixture of interesting ingredients is from North Africa and may be a bit unfamiliar. But we know you’ll fall in love with its delicious combination of flavors.
  • If olives aren't your favorite, don't leave them out entirely, but go with 1/2 cup. They add a nice underlying flavor as well as a little saltiness to the dish.
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    Yield:8 servings
    Prep:10 min
    Cook:4 hours
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    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
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    Directions

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      In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine onion and oil. Place chicken 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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