North African Chicken and Rice

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

1. Directions

   1. 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.