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Slow-Cooker Cactus Pear Chicken with Broccoli Rabe
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11 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 6HRS

Slow-Cooker Cactus Pear Chicken with Broccoli Rabe

While the cactus pear can be intimidating to use because of their hard seeds, sometimes all it takes to get creative with new ingredients is to know how to use them. As soon as you extract that sweet juice, you will want to use them in everything. This slow cooker cactus pear chicken with broccoli rabe brings the perfect combination of flavors and fall-off-the-bone comfort.
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While the cactus pear can be intimidating to use because of their hard seeds, sometimes all it takes to get creative with new ingredients is to know how to use them. As soon as you extract that sweet juice, you will want to use them in everything. This slow cooker cactus pear chicken with broccoli rabe brings the perfect combination of flavors and fall-off-the-bone comfort.
6HRS
Total Time
$3.84
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Leg Quarter
4
Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Leg Quarters
Pear
5
Pears, peeled, quartered
Broccoli Rabe
1 bunch
Broccoli Rabe, de-stemmed
Orange
1
Orange, juiced
Lime
2
Limes, juiced
Agave Syrup
1/4 cup
Agave Syrup
Brown Sugar
3 Tbsp
Brown Sugar
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Dried Oregano
1 Tbsp
Dried Oregano
Chili Powder
1 Tbsp
Chili Powder
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
370
Fat
17.6 g
Protein
14.3 g
Carbs
43.8 g
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step 1
Remove and discard the skin from the Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Leg Quarters (4). Arrange the chicken in an even layer in the slow cooker.
step 1 Remove and discard the skin from the Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Leg Quarters (4). Arrange the chicken in an even layer in the slow cooker.
step 2
Add the Pears (5) to a blender or food processor. Run until smooth. Strain to remove seeds.
step 3
Mix together the pear juice, Orange (1), Agave Syrup (1/4 cup), Brown Sugar (3 Tbsp), Garlic (3 cloves), Dried Oregano (1 Tbsp), Chili Powder (1 Tbsp), Limes (2), and Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp) in a medium bowl and pour it over the chicken.
step 3 Mix together the pear juice, Orange (1), Agave Syrup (1/4 cup), Brown Sugar (3 Tbsp), Garlic (3 cloves), Dried Oregano (1 Tbsp), Chili Powder (1 Tbsp), Limes (2), and Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp) in a medium bowl and pour it over the chicken.
step 4
Cover and cook 3-4 hours on low
step 5
Add the Broccoli Rabe (1 bunch) to the slow cooker on top of the chicken. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and falling off the bone, 1 more hour on low.
step 5 Add the Broccoli Rabe (1 bunch) to the slow cooker on top of the chicken. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and falling off the bone, 1 more hour on low.
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Dairy-Free
American
Gluten-Free
Christmas
Slow Cooker
Shellfish-Free
Thanksgiving
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