Mediterranean pork

This is one of my kids favorite, mostly because they are in love with the couscous.

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp garlic powder
2 1/4 tsp sage
1/4 tsp rosemary
1/4 tsp marjoram
1/4 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
4 thick cut boneless pork chops
salt and pepper to taste

Cut small slits in each pork chop then pour mixture over the top.  Slow cook on high for 4-6 hours.  Pull apart and serve over couscous.

Crock pot honey sesame chicken

2 1/2 lbs. chicken
salt and pepper
1 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
4 Tbsp diced onion
4 Tbsp ketchup
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
4 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 6 Tbsp water
Sesame seeds

Season both sides of chicken lightly with salt and pepper, put into crock pot.  In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, garlic and pepper flakes.  Pour over chicken.  Cook on low for 3 hours or just until chicken is cooked through (do not over cook, I have accidentally burnt it a couple of times in the crock pot, it really only needs a couple of hours).
Remove chicken from crock pot, leave sauce.  Dissolve cornstarch in water and pour into crock pot.  Stir to combine with sauce.  Replace lid and cook sauce for a few more minutes until slightly thickened.  Cut chicken into bite size pieces then return to pot and toss before serving.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over rice.

Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

This is a great recipe for freezing.  I usually double it and freeze half for later.  Let it thaw in the refrigerator over night and reheat in a saucepan on the stove.

1 lb. chicken

1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.  In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, brown sugar and red pepper flakes.  pour over the chicken.  Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-9 hours.  

Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks.  Return to the slow cooker and mix the chicken with the juices left in pot.  Season with salt and pepper.  Serve in flour tortillas with lettuce, sour cream, cheese, avocados, etc.