Cinnamon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks; 3 leaves Bay Leaves; 6 pounds Roasting Chicken; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper; 3 pounds Small Red Potatoes, Skin On, Quartered; 1 whole Large Onion, Coarsely Chopped; 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 2 cups Water

Servings: persons

3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks
3 leaves Bay Leaves
6 pounds Roasting Chicken
3/4 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper
3 pounds Small Red Potatoes, Skin On, Quartered
1 whole Large Onion, Coarsely Chopped
1/2 cups Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
2 cups Water

1
Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Place 2 of the cinnamon sticks and 1 bay leaf inside the chicken cavity.
3
Sprinkle chicken inside and out with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
4
(I dont measure salt or pepper.
5
I used sea salt and just rubbed it all over the outside of the chicken.
6
I use cracked pepper and cracked it over the outside as well.
7
I did not put salt or pepper inside the chicken at all.)
8
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, oil, Greek spice (dried oregano), remaining 2 bay leaves and cinnamon stick, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper (again, I did not measure the salt and pepper).
9
Toss gently to mix.
10
Arrange potato mixture around chicken.
11
Add the water.
12
I drizzled extra virgin olive oil over the chicken before putting in the oven.
13
Cover and bake for 45 minutes, basting chicken occasionally.
14
Remove cover and bake an additional 45 to 55 minutes or until potatoes are tender and internal temperature of chicken is 180F, basting frequently.
15
Let stand for 10 minutes before carving.
16
550 Calories, 28g total fat (6g saturated fat), 37 g protein, 36g carbohydrate, 105 mg cholesterol, 320 mg sodium, 3.5 g fiber.

1873

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

221

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: 3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks, 3 leaves Bay Leaves, 6 pounds Roasting Chicken, 3/4 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes 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 Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

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