Slow Cooker Chicken with Lemon and Olives

A zesty Moroccan-style chicken dish slow-cooked with potatoes, olives, and ras el hanout spices for a tender, flavorful meal.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605.1 kcals 2420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 28.1 grams 112.2 grams
Fat 39 grams 155.8 grams
Protein 35.6 grams 142.4 grams
Cook Time
370 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
to serve
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
unwaxed
Liquids
400
ml
Chicken Stock
good quality
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Legs
whole, each slashed four times on the skin side
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
clove
Garlic
fat, crushed
1
handful
OilsFats
10
ml
Olive Oil
from the olive jar
Other
10
ml
Honey
clear
Vegetables
500
g
Potatoes
halved then cut into 5cm chunks
1
piece
Onion
sliced
85
g
Green Olives
stone-in, in extra virgin olive oil

Steps

  • Place potatoes and onions in a slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  • Brown the seasoned chicken legs in vegetable oil for 5 minutes per side then place on the vegetables.
  • Grate the lemon zest, slice a few rounds, and juice the remaining fruit.
  • Fry the zest, garlic, and ras el hanout in the pan juices for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and 400ml stock, bring to a boil, and pour over the chicken.
  • Top with lemon slices, 85g olives, and 15ml olive oil.
  • Cover and cook on low for six hours until the chicken is tender.
  • Drizzle with honey, scatter with chopped parsley, and serve with yogurt.