Cinnamon-Roasted Chicken With Harissa Sauce

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 0
Cinnamon-Roasted Chicken With Harissa Sauce
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup fat free chicken broth
3 tablespoons harissa

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
434
Sugar
0g
Fat
25g
Cinnamon-Roasted Chicken With Harissa Sauce is a flavorful, spicy dish that is perfect for any main course. The cinnamon beautifully complements the chicken, adding a bit of warmth and sweetness. It is worth noting that as the chicken roasts in an oven, it takes on a pleasant golden color. The harissa sauce, on the other hand, provides a spicy flavor, and its heat can be adjusted to taste. Overall, this is a fantastic dish combining spices and flavors to provide astonishing taste that will be approved by all.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 450°F.
2.In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, cinnamon, salt, cayenne pepper, and sugar.
3.Rub the chicken with the mixture until coated.
4.Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat, and add chicken. Cook until browned on both sides.
5.Pour chicken broth into the skillet, and transfer to the oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
6.While chicken is roasting, prepare the harissa sauce by mixing harissa with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
7.Serve chicken with sauce on the side.

PROS

Cinnamon adds a delightful flavor to the chicken, while the harissa sauce provides a spicy kick.

Low in sugar and fat, and high in protein.

CONS

Roasting chicken at such high temperature may cause it to dry out if overcooked.

Some might find the sauce too spicy for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein, making it a healthy choice for your diet.
The combination of cinnamon and cayenne pepper in this recipe may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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