Za'atar Slow Cooker Chicken - Serves 2 large or 4 small servings

Adapted from: Taste Of Home

Grade Level - 2, in Ducbee's Opinion (Hands get dirty, but that's it)

(1 - easiest, 5 - difficult)

Ingredients
1/8 cup za'atar seasoning

1/8 cup olive oil

1.5 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp ground turmeric

1.5 lb bone-in chicken thighs or drums (5-ish pieces)

1/2 cup olives (green and kalamata are a good mix)

1/4 to 1/3 cup dried apricots

1/4 to 1/3 cup pitted dried plums (prunes)

1/4 cup water (or chicken or vegetable broth if you have some to use up)

Cooked basmati or other rice or cous cous (optional), to serve

Equipment/Other:
Crockpot/Slow cooker

Large bowl

Directions

1. In the bottom of a slow cooker, arrange olives, apricots, and plums.
2. In a separate large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients.
3. Add chicken to the bowl; toss to coat
4. Add 1/4 cup water (or broth); top with chicken. Cook, covered, on Low for 5-6 hours (our crockpot was just under 5) or until chicken is tender.
5. Serve with rice or cous cous