Ingredients:
2 tablespoons 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 currants, to taste ( or raisins)
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon 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.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 35 min.