Step 1: In a large bowl, combine all the spices, the tomato paste, and olive oil, mixing well with a rubber spatula.
Step 2: Add the chicken pieces to the spice paste and stir well to coat. Refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
Step 3: About 30 minutes before you are ready to cook, remove the chicken from the refrigerator.
Step 4: Mix the lime juice with the salt and sugar in a large bowl, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar.
Step 5: In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the chicken, loosening and turning the pieces as they brown, 3 - 4 minutes per side.
Step 6: Transfer the cooked chicken to the lime juice mixture and toss to coat.
Step 7: Once all the chicken is cooked, let sit for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, so that the lime juice mingles with the spice coating to make a sauce.
Step 8: Remove the chicken from the lime juice mixture and serve.
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