Chicken with Figs and Lemon (Recipe)

This dish is exotic and unique with Moroccan flavors.  The figs add a touch of sweetness and an interesting texture.  Serve with couscous.

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth

2 (1.7 ounce) boxes chicken Dijonne recipe mix, such as knorr

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

6 garlic cloves, minced

Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

1 onion, quartered and thinly sliced

8 ounces dried Mission figs, halved

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts thighs

Steps

1.  In a 4 quart electric slow cooker, mix together the chicken broth, recipe mix, cinnamon, garlic, and zest and juice of the lemon.  Stir in the onion and figs.  Push the chicken pieces down into the mixture in the pot.

2.  Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 4 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender but still moist.