Chicken-Fig Tagine Recipe

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken leg quarters
2 chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons cumin seed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 large sweet potato, peeled and coarsely chopped
8 to 10 dried figs, stems removed, halved
3 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
Juice and grated zest of 1 orange
1 tablespoon honey

1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet. Add chicken and sauté 2 to 4 minutes per side. As each piece is browned, transfer to slow cooker.
2. Scatter spices and garlic over chicken. Tuck onion, sweet potato and figs among the chicken pieces.
3. Heat chicken broth in skillet, scraping to loosen browned bits. Pour over chicken and vegetables; add orange juice, zest and honey.
4. Cover and cook 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high. Serve with Cilantro Salsa. Serves 4.

Recipe by Crescent Dragonwagon, "Relish a New Dish," March 2007.

Per serving: 420 calories, 11g fat, 32g prot., 50g carbs., 7g fiber, 860mg sodium.