Moroccan Chicken and Squash
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 1011
- Total Fat
- 66
- Saturated Fat
- 18
- Carbohydrates
- 36
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 16
- Protein
- 70
- Cholesterol
- 378
- Sodium
- 1726
- Total: 4 hr 15 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 4 hr
Ingredients
8 ounces butternut squash, peeled and cut into large chunks (about 2 cups)
1 large turnip, peeled and cut into large chunks (about 2 cups)
1 leek (white and light green parts only), chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs (3 to 4 pounds), drumsticks and thighs attached
4 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs (3 to 4 pounds), drumsticks and thighs attached
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
Couscous, for serving
Fresh cilantro, for topping
Directions
- Combine the squash, turnip, leek and raisins in a 6-quart slow cooker. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place on top of the vegetables.
- Whisk the chicken broth, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, lemon zest and juice, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on high, 4 hours.
- Serve the chicken and vegetables with couscous; drizzle with some of the cooking liquid. Top with cilantro.