# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
03 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
07 - 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
→ Spices & Aromatics
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
17 - Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Liquids
18 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
19 - 1 tablespoon honey
20 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Finishing Touches
21 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
22 - Toasted slivered almonds (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear chicken pieces 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned for enhanced flavor.
02 - Transfer chicken, sweet potatoes, onion, carrots, garlic, diced tomatoes, and apricots into the slow cooker insert.
03 - In a small bowl, mix ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, paprika, allspice, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper; sprinkle evenly over ingredients in slow cooker.
04 - Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker, then drizzle honey and lemon juice over the mixture.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 5 hours until chicken is tender and sweet potatoes are fully cooked.
06 - Taste and modify salt or spice levels as preferred before serving.
07 - Top with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley and toasted almonds if desired; serve hot over couscous, rice, or quinoa.
