Apricot Chicken Orzo with Marcona Almonds

Ingredients (15)

• 2 cups chopped dried apricots
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 shallots
• 1/2 sweet onion
• 4-6 garlic cloves
• 3 lbs. chicken boneless skinless tenderloins
• 1/2 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• One lemon
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 12 oz. orzo
• 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 6 oz. Marcona almonds