Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar apricot preserves
  • 1 garlic clove, minced, mashed with
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, divided use
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 parsley sprigs
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced

Method

  • Between 2 sheets plastic wrap, place chicken and gently pound to uniform thickness. Sprinkle both sides with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, pepper, cayenne pepper and salt.
  • In saucepan, place chicken broth and apricot preserves; bring to boil over high heat. Add garlic and cook until mixture is reduced by half and glaze is formed. Remove from heat and stir in jalapeno peppers, onion, 1 tablespoon of the parsley and lime juice.
  • Place oil in large ovenproof frypan; heat to medium-high heat and add chicken, quickly browning on both sides. Place pan in 350 degree F. oven and bake about 5 minutes or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.
  • Arrange chicken on platter; spoon glaze over and around chicken. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lime slices.