Best 8 Cinnamon Honey Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Cinnamon Honey Chicken, a culinary symphony of sweet, savory, and aromatic notes. This dish takes you on a culinary journey to the heart of Asian cuisine, where sticky-sweet chicken mingles with an irresistible blend of cinnamon and honey.

Accompanying this main attraction are delectable side dishes that elevate the dining experience. From the zesty crunch of Asian Slaw to the vibrant colors and tangy flavors of Rainbow Veggie Stir-Fry, each recipe adds a unique layer to this delightful meal. But that's not all; tantalize your taste buds with the fluffy goodness of Steamed Jasmine Rice, the perfect accompaniment to soak up the delectable sauce.

For those seeking a touch of heat, the Spicy Cucumber Salad brings a refreshing kick, while the Sweet and Sour Sauce adds a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, treat yourself to the delightful Honey Sesame Cookies, a perfect ending to this culinary adventure.

So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary expedition with Cinnamon Honey Chicken and its accompanying side dishes. Get ready to savor a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OVEN FRIED SOUTHERN STYLE CINNAMON HONEY CHICKEN



Oven Fried Southern Style Cinnamon Honey Chicken image

While watching FoodTV, I saw a piece about Amy Ruth's restaurant in New York where the owner made fried chicken dipped in a honey cinnamon mixture. It looked so good I began searching on the web for a recipe which approximated it... and after much browsing of webpages I put together a recipe that I thought might taste something like it. I don't fry my chicken, so here's a baked version, tweaked to my own tastes.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lbs chicken, jointed in 8 pieces (make sure to use good quality chicken!)
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon good quality cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup dried crushed breadcrumbs
cooking spray
2 tablespoons oil (optional)
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup honey
2 pinches finely ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a large roasting pan lightly with cooking spray.
  • Combine the flour with the salt, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, and a pinch nutmeg.
  • Coat the chicken pieces well with the flour mixture (you can use chicken with or without skin on - it's up to you).
  • Beat together the egg and milk; dredge the flour-coated chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumbs.
  • Arrange pieces skin side up (if using pieces with skin) in the sprayed roasting pan, making sure that the pieces are not touching each other (if possible) to ensure they bake crispy; spray chicken pieces with oil spray or sprinkle with 2 tablespoons oil and place the chicken in the oven to bake.
  • While the chicken is baking, in a saucepan over medium low heat combine the butter, honey, pinches of cinnamon, and lemon juice.
  • After the chicken has baked for 25 minutes, pour the butter and honey mixture generously over the pieces.
  • Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the juices run clear and the chicken is crisp and brown.
  • Note: if you'd like to add a bit of kick to the recipe, you can try a pinch or two of cayenne (to taste) in the honey sauce, or perhaps some red pepper flakes!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1080.3, Fat 64.9, SaturatedFat 22.7, Cholesterol 333.2, Sodium 1591.7, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 35.6, Protein 68.2

CINNAMON CHICKEN



Cinnamon Chicken image

Chicken breasts baked with cinnamon and other seasonings. This is a recipe that I created while working at a flight kitchen. We had cinnamon in the spice collection that nobody used for anything, so I decided to try it on chicken and the flight crews and my family loved it!

Provided by OAKBORN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons Italian-style seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with ground cinnamon, seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. (Note: You can be liberal with the seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper; however, the cinnamon should only be a dusting and not clumped.)
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1821.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN



Honey Glazed Chicken image

I received this recipe from a friend of mine and have used this for years. My family requests this one often. It's a light meal that everyone will enjoy. Serve with steamed rice.

Provided by jbrink1

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Whisk honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken in hot oil until lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Pour honey mixture into skillet and continue to cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 481.2 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

CINNAMON CHICKEN



Cinnamon Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups dry sherry
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 frying chicken, 2 1/2 to 3 pounds, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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.

HONEY SPICED ROASTED CHICKEN



Honey Spiced Roasted Chicken image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 4-pound roasting chicken, rinsed, dried and giblets removed
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and adjust the racks to the center of the oven. Fit a roasting pan with a V-rack.
  • Mix together the honey, olive oil, cinnamon, smoked paprika and some salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the rosemary sprigs and lemon slices. Place the chicken in the V-rack-fitted roasting pan. Sprinkle the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper. Tie the drumsticks together using butcher's twine. Brush the outside of the chicken with about half of the honey glaze.
  • Transfer the chicken to the hot oven. Roast about 30 minutes, and then brush the glaze on the chicken once more. Continue to roast the chicken until the skin is golden brown and crisp , and an instant-read thermometer reaches 165 degrees when inserted in the thickest part of the thighs, about 45 minutes longer.

ROASTED SPICED CHICKEN WITH CINNAMON- AND HONEY-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



Roasted Spiced Chicken with Cinnamon- and Honey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Beatriz Llamas

Categories     Food Processor     Chicken     Garlic     Marinate     Roast     Hot Pepper     Sweet Potato/Yam     Honey     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Chicken
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon allspice berries, ground in spice mill or coffee grinder
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 Scotch bonnet chile or habanero chile, seeded, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 whole chicken leg-thigh pieces (about 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sweet potatoes
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1/3-inch-thick rounds
Mango chutney

Steps:

  • For chicken:
  • Place onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground allspice, chopped fresh ginger, chopped fresh thyme, salt, ground black pepper, seeded and minced chile, cinnamon, and nutmeg in processor. Purée marinade until coarse paste forms. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade to chicken in bag and seal. Turn chicken to coat. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight, turning chicken occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange chicken pieces, with marinade still clinging to chicken, on rimmed baking sheet. Brush chicken with oil. Roast until cooked through, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for sweet potatoes:
  • Spray another rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Whisk butter, honey, lime juice, and ground cinnamon in large bowl. Add potato slices; toss to coat. Arrange potato slices in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake potatoes alongside chicken until tender, about 25 minutes. Serve chicken with potatoes, passing mango chutney separately.

CINNAMON CHICKEN



Cinnamon Chicken image

Every time I hear the words "Cinnamon Chicken" I am reminded of the tv series Little House on the Prairie and the famous episode where Nellie asks Laura to help her cook Almanzo's favorite meal. Laura is jealous of Nellie and replaces the cinnamon with tons of black pepper. Anyway, here is a recipe I clipped from a magazine a long time ago that brings the image of what that dish might have tasted like(if Laura had not tampered with it lol). This was adapted from a magazine clipping.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Poultry

Time P1DT1h

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups apple juice (or half juice and half sherry wine)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 lbs chicken pieces (8 pieces total)
2 tablespoons canola oil, approximately
1 lemon, for garnish, cut into wedges

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.

HONEY CHICKEN



Honey Chicken image

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

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are both good choices for this recipe. If you're using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
  • Make sure your honey is good quality. The honey you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Look for a honey that is dark and thick, and has a strong flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the chicken immediately. Cinnamon honey chicken is best served immediately after it is cooked. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so if you let it sit for too long, it will become too thick and syrupy.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon honey chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sweet and savory sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.

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