Crock-Pot Moroccan Chicken and Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin off )
1 tsp cornstarch
1 small onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, sliced (to taste, or depending on how strong the garlic is)
1/2 lb brown lentils
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups stock
salt
pepper
1 tsp olive oil
nonstick cooking spray

Directions:

Spray the inside of the crock-pot with non-stick spray.
Use the onion slices to cover the bottom of the crock-pot, and then sprinkle the garlic slices on top. Sprinkle a small pinch of salt and pepper over the onions and garlic.
Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs. Sprinkle with salt (lightly) and apply a thin dusting of cornstarch- rub in lightly.
Pre-heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high with the olive oil. Place chicken in pan with enough room for steam to escape. (You may have to brown in separate batches, depending on your pan and your chicken. You definitely don't want to crowd the pan; we are going for brown here, not steamed.) Cook until brown, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and brown on the other side. Remove from heat.
Mix the spices together in a small bowl. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mix over the onions and garlic.
Place chicken in an even layer on top of onions in the crock-pot. Sprinkle 1/3 of the spices on the chicken.
Pour the lentils on top of the chicken and sprinkle the rest of the spices on top. Pour the chicken broth over the top, turn the crock-pot on high, and cover. Cook for about 4 hours.
I serve mine along with steamed couscous and roasted cauliflower.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	120.05 Kcal (503 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.06g	2%
Sodium	218.71mg	9%
Potassium	368.33mg	8%
Total Carbs	19.56g	7%
Sugars	1.02g	4%
Dietary Fiber	9.48g	38%
Protein	7.75g	15%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	11%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	33.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	120.19 Kcal (503 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.06g	2%
Sodium	218.96mg	9%
Potassium	368.76mg	8%
Total Carbs	19.58g	7%
Sugars	1.02g	4%
Dietary Fiber	9.49g	38%
Protein	7.76g	15%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	11%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	33.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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