Lemon Cinnamon Chicken Recipes

LEMON-CINNAMON CHICKEN (GRILL OR BBQ)

Steps:

• In a shallow, non mettalic dish large enough to hold the chicken breasts in single layer combine the lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, tomato paste& jalapeno.
• Season with salt& pepper, stir to mix.
• Place the chicken in the marinade, turn to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge.
• Marinate at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours Drain chicken and discard the marinade Grill or broil on a lightly greased rack Apprx 5-7 minutes each side or until done Garnish with lemon wedges and oregano, if desired.

LEMON CINNAMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow dish combine lemon juice, cinnamon, and 2 tsp olive oil.
• Add chicken to mixture to coat.
• Brown chicken in skillet over med-high heat (approx 3 min per side) Remove chicken and set aside.
• Add shallots and olive oil to skillet, cook stirring 2 minute Add chicken broth and bring to a boil, cook for 5 minute Add chicken back to skillet, then add all remaining mixture used to coat chicken.
• Reduce to Med-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Once finished remove chicken and add cornstarch or arrowroot powder to thicken sauce.
• Serve over rice and add vegetable.

CINNAMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, mix the dry sherry, cinnamon, honey, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to a evenly coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
• To cook, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Remove the chicken, shaking off excess marinade. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil until it begins to thicken and about 1 cup remains, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium high heat. Sear the chicken until golden on both sides. Pour the reduced marinade over the chicken and place in the oven.
• Bake about 20 minutes and serve.

CINNAMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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 350°F 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.

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CINNAMON AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and gently fry the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, rosemary and bay leaves until golden, about 15 minutes.
• Remove the rosemary sprig and bay leaves and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the grated lemon zest. Set to one side.
• Meanwhile, for the chicken, mix the flour with the salt and freshly ground black pepper and coat the chicken pieces in this mixture.
• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken until golden brown. Add the wine and cook for five minutes.
• Add the chicken and wine reduction to the soffritto, then add half the lemon juice and cinnamon. Stir well.
• Add the stock and cook on a low heat for about 45 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and the chicken is completely cooked through. Keep the pan covered for the first 30 minutes of cooking.
• Remove the cinnamon sticks, then mix the egg yolk with the remaining lemon juice. Quickly but carefully stir this mixture into the sauce until blended. Serve immediately.