Mediterranean Chicken With Cinnamon Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chicken With Cinnamon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large chicken breasts, pounded flat(about 2 pounds); 1/2 cup Italian dressing; 1 large lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt(optional); 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil(optional)

Servings: persons

4 large chicken breasts, pounded flat(about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 large lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt(optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil(optional)

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1. Butterfly chicken breasts or pound in a large zip-lock bag(one at a time)until thin.
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2. Place all breasts in a zip-lock bag and pour in the Italian dressing
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3. Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight
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4. Rinse chicken breast to remove the excess dressing.
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5. In a small bowl combine the lemon juice, oregano, basil, cinnamon, garlic and salt and pepper. Mix well.
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6. Pour mixture over the chicken breasts and coat them thoroughly. Let sit for 5 minutes.
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7. If you like you may then brush the breasts with some olive oil to help keep them from sticking to the grill.
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8. Grill chicken until it is cooked well about 8 minutes per side.

280

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Protein

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* 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: 4 large chicken breasts, pounded flat(about 2 pounds), 1/2 cup Italian dressing, 1 large lemon, juiced, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Chicken With Cinnamon 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.

Mediterranean Chicken With Cinnamon

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