Skillet Apple Chicken - The Paleo Diet®

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 1⁄2 tsp. cardamom (AIP – most can consume, some may need to omit or sub)
• 1⁄2 tsp. cinnamon
• 21⁄4 tsp. tsp. black pepper (AIP – omit or sub)
• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
• 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Golden Delicious apple, sliced ¼-inch thick
• 11⁄4 cups chopped hazelnuts, divided
• 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1⁄4 cup dried apricots, diced