| 1 cup coarsely chopped pitted dates |
| 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pine nuts (pignoli nuts) |
| 1/4 cup coarsely chopped shelled pistachios |
| 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
| 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom |
| 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves |
| 2 tablespoons vegetable oil |