Cinnamon Chicken Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups apple juice (or half juice and half sherry wine); 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 lbs chicken pieces (8 pieces total); 2 tablespoons canola oil, approximately; 1 lemon, for garnish, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups apple juice (or half juice and half sherry wine)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 lbs chicken pieces (8 pieces total)
2 tablespoons canola oil, approximately
1 lemon, for garnish, cut into wedges

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["Combine juice, honey, lemon juice, garlic, seasonings in a large ziptop container.", "Add chicken pieces, seal bag, shake to coat well and let marinade in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.", "Heat oven to 350u00b0F and have ready a large roasting pan, 9"" x 13"".", "Remove chicken from the marinade, shake off the excess and set chicken aside on a plate.", "Pour marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and boil until it has reduced to 1 cup and has begun to thicken (about 10-15 minutes).", "Heat oil in a skillet and brown chicken parts over fairly high heat just a few minutes per side, lowering heat if needed to prevent from charring- you want the chicken to be evenly browned, but not fully cooked yet.", "Place chicken in the roasting pan and pour the reduced marinade on top.", "Bake 30-55 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and no no longer pink (will vary based on the chicken pieces you use).", "Skim fat from the pan juices and serve juices as a dipping sauce if you like.", "Garnish with lemon wedges."]

741

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups apple juice (or half juice and half sherry wine), 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cinnamon Chicken

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