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Chicken Thighs, Garbanzos and Corn Kernels - Slow Cooker

One of those recipes that started with all the right intentions, and only 1/2 the ingredients on hand. So this is my version...Great for a cold night, over brown rice or anything else. Inspired by Andrew Schloss 3-4 lbs chicken thigh meat (original calls for turkey) 1/3 cup flour Salt Pepper Olive oil 3/4 cup salsa (mild to medium) 1 cup Chicken broth 1-2 cups corn kernels (freeze dried is what I used, you can try frozen or fresh. Original calls for pasole) 1 16 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed Zest of 1 lime Juice of same lime Cilantro Trim fat from thigh meat. Mix flout with salt and pepper Dredge chicken through flour, reserve remaining flour Heat pan with olive oil until shimmering (I like cast iron, you may not) Brown chicken on each side and remove from pan Add chicken to slow cooker If there is no fat in the pan, add a bit more olive oil or some butter Add reserved flour and toast while stirring for 1 minute or so Add salsa and broth to the pan, b