Sunrise Chicken

Photo: flickr user cfpg

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon canola oil

salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste

2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger

1 cup orange juice

cup dry white wine

1 teaspoon lime juice

teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon maple syrup

teaspoon thyme

teaspoon coriander

1 can (15 oz.) sweet potatoes, drained

cup slivered almonds

1 cup dates

Preparation

Heat oil in large skillet over moderate heat. Season chicken with salt and fresh-ground pepper. When oil is hot, add chicken, cooking till light brown on both sides. Add the ginger, orange juice, wine, lime juice, mustard, maple syrup, thyme, and coriander. Stir, blending. Add sweet potatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add almonds and dates.