Aromatic-Herbed Chicken

Ingredients

• 6 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 2 cups finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon peeled, grated gingerroot
• 1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. Place chicken in a shallow dish; sprinkle with salt. Combine lemon rind and juice; drizzle lemon mixture over chicken. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic and gingerroot; cook 2 minutes. Stir in cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves; cook 2 additional minutes. Remove from skillet; set aside.
3. Coat skillet with cooking spray; add oil. Place over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken, and cook 5 minutes; turn chicken, and sprinkle with cumin and next 3 ingredients. Cook 5 additional minutes or until golden. Add onion mixture and tomatoes; stir well. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove and discard cinnamon stick and whole cloves. Add cilantro the last 5 minutes of cooking.