Best 7 Cinnamon Salsa Chicken Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the delightful world of cinnamon salsa chicken, a tantalizing dish that entices the palate with its harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. In this comprehensive guide, we'll unveil the secrets behind creating this delectable dish, guiding you through the selection of the perfect ingredients, the art of balancing flavors, and the essential cooking techniques that will transform ordinary chicken into an extraordinary culinary masterpiece.

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CINNAMON CHICKEN



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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

SALSA CHICKEN



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Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!

Provided by Faye

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
  • Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 863.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CRANBERRY SALSA CHICKEN



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I made this dish for my fiance once...and he absolutely loved it. Now that we're married, I prepare it for our dinner guests. Everyone likes it, and no one guesses they're eating "healthy". -Amy VanGuilder Dik of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups hot cooked couscous
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until browned on both sides. , In a small bowl, combine the salsa, cranberries, water, honey, garlic, cinnamon and cumin; mix well. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with couscous. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CINNAMON SALSA CHICKEN



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This is my all time favorite chicken recipe. It has an exotic flavor from simple ingredients around the house. Everyone I serve it to, loves it. Original recipe won the Pillsbury Bake-Off, but I've tweaked here and there. You can tweak it also: use chicken thighs instead of breasts, vary the degree of the salsa, etc. It's best served over couscous.

Provided by MarylandersKnowCrabs

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup almonds, slivered
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups salsa
1/4 cup water
dried currant, to taste (or raisins)
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
couscous, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet over med-high heat. Add almonds and cook to brown. Remove and reserve them for later.
  • Add chicken to skillet and brown on each side (about 5-6 minutes). Add the garlic in during the last minute of the cooking.
  • In bowl, combine salsa and all remaining ingredients; mix well.
  • In baking dish, pour 1/2 salsa mixture into bottom. Layer the chicken and garlic evenly over the mixture. Pour the rest of the salsa over the chicken.
  • Cover with foil and bake in pre-heated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes (or until chicken is cooked throughout).
  • Sprinkle chicken with browned almonds and serve over cooked couscous.

MARINATED CHICKEN WITH SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (about 1 1/2 pounds) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon grated lime or lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
Salt and dried red pepper flakes
4 navel oranges, scrubbed clean
1/2 cup fine dice of seeded red bell pepper
1/4 cup snipped chives
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Remove all fat from the chicken breast halves and pound them slightly. In a mixing bowl combine the lime zest and juice and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes. Coat the chicken with this mixture, and transfer it to a zippered plastic bags. Press out all the air and refrigerate until ready to grill. Make the salsa. Over a mixing bowl, grate 1 teaspoon of the orange zest. Peel away the skin and white pith from the oranges. Over the bowl with the zest, cut between the membranes of the oranges to release their sections, and combine them with the zest. Squeeze remaining juice from the membranes over the orange sections and stir in the pepper, chives, olive oil, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste and a pinch of dried red pepper flakes, if you wish. When ready to eat, lightly oil a grill or broiler pan. Remove the chicken and arrange on the rack and grill or broil for about 3 to 4 minutes a side. Remove to a plate (grill the eggplant next) and serve at room temperature with the salsa.

SALSA CHICKEN



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My sister made this for us on a Summer night... and she did NOT get the cooking genes. This is SO easy!!

Provided by la petite chef

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides and pour salsa over all.
  • Bake at 375F for 25-35 min, or until chicken is tender.
  • Sprinkle chicken with cheese and continue to back an additional 3-5 min, or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with sour cream and serve!

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA



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I know summer has arrived when I make this grilled chicken dish with all its fresh ingredients. The colorful salsa is bursting with zesty flavor. -Julie Simpson, North Aurora, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings (3 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
TOMATO-PINEAPPLE SALSA:
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fresh, flavorful ingredients for the salsa, such as ripe tomatoes, cilantro, onion, and jalapenos.
  • Adjust the amount of chili powder and cumin to taste, depending on your desired level of spiciness.
  • For a thicker salsa, reduce the amount of liquid by simmering the salsa for a longer period of time, or by draining some of the liquid before serving.
  • Serve the salsa immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • To make the chicken, marinate it in the salsa for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat until it is cooked through, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken with the salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon salsa chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet cinnamon and spicy salsa creates a unique and flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted chicken. The chicken can also be served with rice, beans, or tortillas.

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