Slow Cooker Chicken Stew – So Flavorful and Tender!

This crock-pot slow cooker chicken stew is rich in flavor but only uses simple ingredients. The meat is tender and comes right off the bone so easily.  It’s perfect with rice and tastes even better a day or two after as the juiciness and complimenting flavors are fully soaked-in.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

4 hrs

Total Time

4 hrs 15 mins

 

Servings: 4 -6

Author: Posh Journal

Ingredients

• 5-6 chicken thighs
• 2 medium sized onions
• 6 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 oz can diced tomatoes - fire roasted 14, I used thiscanned tomato product
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorn
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamon
• 2 leaves fresh bay
• 2 tablespoons honey
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan, then season the chicken thighs with salt/pepper.
2. Cook the chicken thighs until browned, then remove from the heat and transfer to crock pot.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and stir in the onion and garlic cloves. Cook until fragrant.
4. Remove from the heat and transfer to crock-pot.
5. Pour in the diced tomatoes, including juice.
6. Add seasoning on top : kosher salt, turmeric, cumin seeds,coriander seeds, lemon zest, black peppercorns, cardamon, bay leaves and honey. Stir until well coated.
7. Cook on medium-high heat for 4 hours, or on low for 7-8 hours.

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