Best Lemon Cinnamon Chicken Recipes

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.

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.

LEMON CINNAMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preparation Cook: under 30 minutes 1. In a shallow dish, blend lemon juice, cinnamon and 2 teaspoons of the olive oil. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. 2. Spray a heavy skillet quickly with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts, about 3 minutes per side, in the hot skillet. Remove chicken and set aside. 3. In the same skillet, add shallots and remaining 1 tsp. oil. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes until sauce is syrupy. Place chicken and juices back in the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.