Slow Cooker Chicken With Apricots and Dates

Boneless, skinless chicken are marinated and then cooked slowly in the marinate flavored with cumin and cinnamon. Tender dates and apricots give the sauce a slightly sweet flavor. I served this with brown rice.

• Ready In: 7 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup  dried apricot, halved
• 1⁄2 cup  dried and pitted dates, halved lengthwise

Directions

1. Mix garlic, orange juice, cumin, cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a small bowl. Pour mixture in a ziplock bag.
2. Add chicken and shake to coat and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
4. Saute onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
5. Remove onion and set aside and add contents of ziplock bag to skillet and saute just until brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
6. Transfer chicken along with onions to crock pot.
7. Add broth, apricots and dates to crock pot and stir to combine.
8. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.