Delicious Cinnamon Chicken Recipe

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This cinnamon chicken recipe is deliciously savory with a surprising burst of flavor! Shop your pantry and use what you have on hand to make a full meal. Use for weekly meal prep with various sides.

This cinnamon chicken recipe is simple and inexpensive but loaded with complex flavors for a sweet and savory main dish that your whole family will love.

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WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE

Versatile – The chicken pairs well with many different sides, so you can make use of what you have on hand.

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INGREDIENTS

HOW TO MAKE Cinnamon Chicken

Preheat oven to 400F/204C/gas 6. Sauté onions in a skillet until tender, then transfer to a baking dish.

Brown the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side and place skin side up over the onions in the baking dish.

Combine cinnamon, paprika, salt, pepper, honey (or maple syrup), and chicken broth and pour it over the chicken.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the juices run clear and the temperature reaches 165F / 74C.

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