Cinnamon Chicken Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 minute
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 16 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cinnamon Chicken recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This dish combines the warmth of cinnamon with savory chicken for a truly comforting meal.
Recipe Category:
Less than 30 Minutes
Keywords:
Oven, Chicken, Cinnamon, Quick, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 825.4
- Fat: 49.6g
- Saturated Fat: 12.8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
- Sodium: 573mg
- Carbohydrates: 28.7g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 24.6g
- Protein: 51.3g
Ingredients:
- 16 pieces of chicken
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of sherry wine
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of honey
Instructions:
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Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, ground cinnamon, sherry wine, chicken broth, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and honey. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator, or preferably overnight, to enhance the flavors.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when the marinated chicken is prepared.
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Arrange Chicken: Use a large baking dish or aluminum pans, ensuring they are spacious enough to accommodate the chicken pieces without overcrowding. This allows for even cooking and ensures each piece is coated in the flavorful marinade.
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Bake: Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces in the baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
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Finish and Serve: As the chicken bakes, the marinade will thicken and caramelize, creating a delicious glaze. Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and serve hot with your favorite sides, such as noodles and salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.
Serving Suggestions:
- Accompany with a side of buttered noodles or rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Serve alongside a crisp garden salad dressed with a light vinaigrette for a refreshing contrast to the rich chicken.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme before serving.
- Ensure the chicken pieces are spaced evenly in the baking dish to promote even cooking and caramelization of the marinade.
- Save any leftover marinade to drizzle over the chicken before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
Enjoy the warm, aromatic flavors of this Cinnamon Chicken recipe, perfect for a quick and delicious meal any day of the week!
