4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon each: sesame oil and ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon each, ground: sweet paprika and coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon each: fresh lemon juice and chopped cilantro leaves
Mango Mint Relish (recipe follows)
Mint sprigs and lemon slices for garnish
Place chicken in shallow glass dish. Heat olive oil and sesame oil over medium heat in medium nonstick skillet. Add cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon and ginger; cook about 1 minute, until fragrant. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Cool and pour over chicken, turning to coat.
Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes. In same pan over medium heat, sauté chicken until fork-tender, about 12 minutes, turning to brown on both sides. Serve topped with Mango-Mint Relish and garnish with mint sprigs and lemon slices.
Makes 4 servings.
Mango Mint Relish
1 cup finely diced ripe mango
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
In medium bowl, mix mango, bell pepper, onion, mint, jalapeño, ginger, lemon and oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.