– 2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
– 1 cup chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/4 cup harissa paste
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
– 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
– 2 cups cooked rice (for serving)
– Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Creating this incredible Crockpot Honey Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas, Feta and Jeweled Pomegranate Rice is simple and straightforward. Follow these steps for a delicious meal:
1. Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine honey, harissa paste, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
3. Coat Chicken: Pour the honey-harissa mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
4. Add Chickpeas & Broth: Add the drained chickpeas and chicken broth into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
6. Prepare Rice: While the chicken cooks, prepare your rice. Once cooked, stir in pomegranate seeds and garnish with fresh herbs for a jeweled effect.
7. Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken slightly using forks, and serve over the jeweled pomegranate rice. Top with crumbled feta cheese.