Cinnamon Salsa Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp oil
1/4 cup almonds , slivered
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups salsa
1/4 cup water
dried currant , to taste (or raisins)
1 tbsp honey
3/4 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp cinnamon
couscous , if desired

Directions:

Heat oil in skillet over med-high heat. Add almonds and cook to brown. Remove and reserve them for later.
Add chicken to skillet and brown on each side (about 5-6 minutes). Add the garlic in during the last minute of the cooking.
In bowl, combine salsa and all remaining ingredients; mix well.
In baking dish, pour 1/2 salsa mixture into bottom. Layer the chicken and garlic evenly over the mixture. Pour the rest of the salsa over the chicken.
Cover with foil and bake in pre-heated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes (or until chicken is cooked throughout).
Sprinkle chicken with browned almonds and serve over cooked couscous.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	313.02 Kcal (1311 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.71g	21%
Cholesterol	116.03mg	39%
Sodium	1095.61mg	46%
Potassium	791.59mg	17%
Total Carbs	9.28g	3%
Sugars	5.79g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	9%
Protein	42.02g	84%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	50.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	108.99 Kcal (456 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.77g	21%
Cholesterol	40.4mg	39%
Sodium	381.48mg	46%
Potassium	275.62mg	17%
Total Carbs	3.23g	3%
Sugars	2.02g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	9%
Protein	14.63g	84%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	3%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	17.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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