Name: Spiced Chicken Breasts with Dried Apricots
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 c. dried apricots -; 1 1/2 c. water -; 1/2 c. sliced almonds -; c. sesame seeds -; 2 tbsp. ground cumin -; 2 tbsp. ground coriander -; 2 tbsp. paprika -; 2 tbsp. dried oregano -; Salt -; 1/4 c. olive oil -; 2 tbsp. lemon juice -; 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all) -

Spiced Chicken Breasts with Dried Apricots

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Ingredients for - Spiced Chicken Breasts with Dried Apricots

1. 3/4 c. dried apricots -

2. 1 1/2 c. water -

3. 1/2 c. sliced almonds -

4. c. sesame seeds -

5. 2 tbsp. ground cumin -

6. 2 tbsp. ground coriander -

7. 2 tbsp. paprika -

8. 2 tbsp. dried oregano -

9. Salt -

10. 1/4 c. olive oil -

11. 2 tbsp. lemon juice -

12. 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all) -

How to cook deliciously - Spiced Chicken Breasts with Dried Apricots

1. Stage

Heat the oven to 425°F. In a small saucepan, combine the apricots and water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and then simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes. Set aside.

2. Stage

Toast the almonds and sesame seeds in the oven until just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer 1/3 cup of the almonds and 1/4 cup of the sesame seeds to a blender; pulverize with the cumin, coriander, paprika, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Put the mixture in a small bowl; stir in the oil and lemon juice to make a paste. Stir half of the paste into the apricots and water.

3. Stage

Put the chicken breasts in a small roasting pan, skin-side up, and coat with the remaining paste. Pour the apricot mixture around the chicken. Cook in the lower third of the oven until done, 20 to 25 minutes. If the chicken seems to be browning too quickly, cover the pan with aluminum foil the last 10 minutes of cooking.

4. Stage

Transfer the chicken to a plate. Spoon the fat from the pan. Serve the chicken topped with the apricots and any pan juices. Sprinkle the remaining almonds and sesame seeds over all.

5. Stage

Menu Suggestion: Steamed rice is an ideal accompaniment. So are roasted potatoes cooked alongside the chicken in a separate pan.

6. Stage

Wine Recommendation: A red or white wine with low tannin and plenty of fruit flavor will match the sweet, tangy apricots. For a red, a pinot noir from Oregon would be a good choice; for a white, a pinot blanc from Alsace in France.