Ingredients

2lbscarrots

8chicken thighs,(about 2½ lbs total), skinless

1clovegarlic

1stickcinnamon

½tspground cumin

coarse salt and ground pepper

¼cupgolden raisins

½cupcilantro leaves

¼cupalmonds,sliced

couscous

Preparation

Place carrots in slow cooker. In a bowl, toss together chicken, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and pepper; add to slow cooker.

Cover, and cook on High 4 hours (or on Low for 8 hours), adding raisins 15 minutes before cooking is done.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken and carrots to a dish (remove cinnamon stick); top with cilantro and almonds. Season cooking liquid with salt and pepper; spoon over chicken. Serve with couscous, if desired.