HONEY CHICKEN

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In this classic recipe, a flavorful marinade of sherry, cinnamon, honey and lime elevates the standard weeknight roast chicken. It's not a bad idea to make two chickens worth; you can freeze one in the marinade and defrost the pieces as you need it.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories dinner, easy, times classics, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry sherry
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 small clove garlic, crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 to 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut in serving pieces

Steps:

Mix together sherry, cinnamon, honey, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
Pour mixture over chicken pieces, turning pieces to coat well.
Refrigerate chicken up to two days or freeze for longer in portions suitable for family's use.
If frozen, defrost; remove from marinade and bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes, depending on size of chicken pieces. Baste frequently with marinade and pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 908, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 69 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 979 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams