Spicy Cumin-Crusted Glazed Chicken Breasts

Submitted by Chef #929950

"Very tasty. (If you can't handle "SPICY", use only 1 jalapeno."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 4

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

directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Arrange chicken on platter; spoon glaze over and around chicken. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lime slices.