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Moroccan Chicken Tagine Pockets

I enjoy shredded chicken dishes, pita sandwiches and Moroccan seasonings. The addition of the carrot salad laced pomegranate seeds and with dates lends an extra punch and crunch. Mini flour tortillas can be substituted for pitas.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, divided
  • 1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped and divided
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1-1/4 cups shredded carrots
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
  • 7 miniature pita pockets, halved
  • Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the salsa, 6 tablespoons pomegranate juice, 1/3 cup dates, the honey, Moroccan seasoning and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low, until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the carrots, mayonnaise, pomegranate seeds and remaining dates. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
  3. Remove chicken from slow cooker; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Return chicken and juices to slow cooker. Stir in remaining pomegranate juice; heat through. Serve in pitas with carrot slaw, and cilantro if desired.