Slow Cooker Harissa Chicken and Chickpea Stew
by The Batch Lady
- https://thebatchlady.com/r/4774/
This is such a winner, the whole family will love it.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
755kcal
Fat
40.9g
Sat. Fat
10.5g
Carbs
49.6g
Sugars
17.2g
Fibre
12.6g
Protein
49.7g
Salt
507mg
Serves
Ingredients
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chicken thighs8 fillets
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chickpeas, drained1 tin (400 g)
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chopped tomatoes2 tins
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tomato puree2 tablespoon
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harissa paste1 tablespoon
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paprika1 tsp
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cumin1 tsp
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frozen diced onions1 cup (115 g)
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frozen diced garlic1 tsp
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sugar1 tsp
To cook
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cornflour2 tsp (120 ml)
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cold water2 tsp
Method
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As this is a dump bag recipe, simply add all the dump bag ingredients into your reusable freezer bag and pack flat in the freezer.
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Ready to Cook
Remove from the freezer and leave to fully defrost.
Slow cooker- Once defrosted simply empty everything into the slow cooker leave to cook for around 5 hours on low or 3 hours on high (This dish is best done on a low heat).
Oven- you can cook this in the oven in a dish at 180oc for 50 minutes.
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To Serve
This stew is delicious served over cous cous or bulgar wheat with a dollop of yoghurt on the top. ‘Zhuzh’ this up with some fresh chilli and coriander.
Loved this! Next time I will add another spoon of harissa like you mention in the video!
Hi, I would like to use chicken breasts instead of thighs. As with other chicken recipes of yours do I reduce the cooking time on low by an hour (5 hours to 4 hours)? Many thanks
Hello, yes you can use chicken breast, yes just reduce cooking time to 5 hours and it will be perfect! Enjoy x
You’ve done it again! Great tasty and simple recipe loved by the three meat eaters. Will definitely be batching this one – thank you xx
Could you substitute veggies for chicken in this? Would they freeze as well? Aubergine maybe?
Aubergine would work great!
Hello!
Can’t wait to cook this but does the recipe need chicken thighs bone in and skin on or skinless and boneless?
Thanks!
Lucy
skinless and boneless work best, enjoy!!
What is corn flour? Do you mean corn meal?
Cornflour is cornstarch, I thickening flour. hope that helps!
Is this super spicy? Wondering if suitable as a family meal including my toddler?
No it isn’t but you could reduce or just take out the harissa to make suitable for your toddler!
When do you add the cold water and cornflour? At the start with everything else? Thanks.
You add it just before the end of the cooking time so it thickens up the sauce. Hope that helps!
Brilliant..easy and tasty. Used chicken breasts and cooked for 4 hours on low.
Hello! Loving all your recipes! Can I ask if you are substituting chicken thighs for chicken breasts how many chicken breasts for a portion for 4 people? I was going to do 1 chicken breast per person but thinking that might make a huge portion with the additional ingredients? Many Thanks
Brilliant to hear thanks Yvonne! I would say around 2-3 large chicken breasts would work well, you can cut them in half so everyone has their own piece. Hope that helps!
sounds amazing and so easy ,i will try soon
Hi, this sounds lovely and I’m about to try it with family. Does it freeze well if I batch cook it? With thanks
yes it does! Freezes great 🙂
Hi! Excited to make this dish. Why are the garlic and onion frozen?
just a time saver, you can use fresh if your prefer 🙂
Hi. I have Rose Harissa paste, not plain Harissa paste. Will this make a massive difference in taste? Thank you
Not a problem at all! Rose Harissa is the best in my opinion!
Love this recipe, so easy to do, and taste delicious