Moroccan Chicken with Dates and Apples

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground tumeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons light olive oil
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped into small cubes*
1/2 cup whole dates, pitted and sliced*

* I had a bunch of dates handy so I used 1 cup dates and 1 apple (unpeeled!)

Combine 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon with the cumin, tumeric, chili powder, and salt in a large plastic bag. Add chicken. Toss to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably closer to 24.

Step 1:

Heat up olive oil in skillet on medium heat. Add chicken.

Step 2:

While the chicken cooks, cube the apple(s) and dates. I happened to have fresh, ripe Deglet Noor dates handy, which aren't the sweetest. Most likely you'll have easier access to dried medjool dates which have more flavor.

Step 3:

You may also wish to start on some sort of side dish. I had some potatoes handy.

Step 4:

When the chicken is done and cooked through, like so, remove and set on a serving plate.

Step 5:

Saute the apples and dates in the same skillet for about one minute.

Step 6:

Remember the teaspoon of cinnamon you haven't used yet? Add it now. Toss to coat.

Step 7:

Pour fruit mixture on top of chicken. Serve