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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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4 large carrots, thinly sliced
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½ cup dried cranberries
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½ cup chopped dried apricots
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2 cups chicken broth
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons garlic salt
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
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1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 cup water
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1 cup couscous
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken pieces and eggplant in the heated oil; stir and cook until the chicken is browned on all sides but not cooked through. Remove the skillet from the heat.
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Place the browned chicken and eggplant on the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer the onion, carrots, dried cranberries, and apricots over the chicken.
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Whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, lemon juice, flour, garlic salt, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Pour the broth mixture into the slow cooker with the chicken and vegetables.
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Cook on High setting for 5 hours, or on Low setting for 8 hours.
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Bring water to boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, and remove from heat. Cover, and let stand about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
380 | Calories |
15g | Fat |
39g | Carbs |
22g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 380 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 65mg | 22% |
Sodium 571mg | 25% |
Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 14g | |
Protein 22g | 45% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
Calcium 50mg | 4% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Potassium 500mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.