Cinnamon Chicken

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 12 cup honey
  • 14 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 12-3 lbs chicken pieces (with or without skin)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, combine the sherry, cinnamon, honey, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Add the chicken, toss to evenly coat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
  3. 3
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  4. 4
    Reserving the marinade, remove the chicken, shaking off the excess back into the bowl.
  5. 5
    Pour marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil, boiling until it begins to thicken and about 1 cup remains, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. 7
    Sear the chicken on both sides until well-browned.
  8. 8
    Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the reduced marinade evenly over the chicken.
  9. 9
    Bake about 30 minutes, or until cooked through.

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