Best 7 Grilled Cinnamon Chicken Recipes

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Grilled cinnamon chicken is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory, this dish will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will provide you with all the necessary instructions to create a grilled cinnamon chicken dish that will impress your family and friends. From selecting the right ingredients to grilling techniques, we will cover everything you need to know to achieve the perfect grilled cinnamon chicken. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your grill, and let's embark on this culinary journey together!

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

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

CINNAMON-RUBBED CHICKEN



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I got this idea from a long-ago TV show (Little House on the Prairie) and used what I had in my kitchen to make the rub. My husband likes it a lot.

Provided by robski

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground dried thyme
2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Stir olive oil, cinnamon, salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and thyme together in a small bowl; rub onto chicken to coat. Arrange coated chicken pieces into a baking dish with the skin side down.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, turn, and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and rest chicken for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 136.7 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 740.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GRILLED CINNAMON CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATO WEDGES



Grilled Cinnamon Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges image

Learn how to make my recipe for Cinnamon Chicken Grilled with Sweet Potato Wedges the EASIEST dinner party food EVER! Includes video tutorial too.

Provided by Beth Le Manach

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces. Skin on bone-in
1 tablespoon (15 ml) cinnamon
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) freshly cracked pepper
1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil.
8 small sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup (240 ml) plain yogurt
½ cup (120 ml) English cucumber, shredded
½ cup (120 ml) red onion, diced
juice of 1 lime
¼ (1.25 ml) teaspoon cumin
¼ cup (60 ml) cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare grill to medium high heat.
  • Meanwhile, combine cinnamon, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub chicken with cinnamon rub. Brush chicken lightly on both sides with vegetable oil.
  • Cut sweet potatoes into wedges lengthwise. Toss with oil oil, season with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken on grill skin side down and grill for 5-7 mins on each side. Place sweet potatoes on grill flesh side down for 5-7 mins each side.
  • Once nice color forms on chicken and sweet potatoes turn grill down to medium to allow chicken to cook through, flipping occasionally.
  • Meanwhile you can prepare the dipping sauce.
  • In a small bowl add all the ingredients and stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Place dipping sauce in the center of a large platter. On one side arrange the chicken, on the other arrange the sweet potatoes. Garnish potatoes with cilantro. And serve

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 15 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 184 grams sodium, Sugar 14 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

GRILLED CINNAMON CHICKEN



Grilled Cinnamon Chicken image

Untried

Provided by stacelee

Categories     Main Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon Honey
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 chicken breast fillets
sea salt and cracked black pepper
stir fried spinach and lemon wedges to serve

Steps:

  • Place the honey, cinnamon, mustard, lemon juice, cumin, paprika and oil in a bowl and whisk to combine. Pour over the chicken, cover and place in the fridge for 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a preheated medium-high char-grill and cook for 4-5 minutes each side or until cooked through. To serve, slice the chicken in to 3 or 4 pieces and ploace on plates with some sitr fried spinach and a lemon wedge. Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 53 Calories From Fat: 32 Total Fat: 3.6g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 32.7mg Potassium: 29.1mg Carbohydrates: 5.7g Fiber: ~~lt1g Sugar: 4.5g Protein: ~~lt1g

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 4.2465387496792 g, Carbohydrate 4.24152250115289 g, Cholesterol 136.88 mg, Fiber 0.754371867045648 g, Protein 54.9995053122199 g, SaturatedFat 0.93157749998016 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (254g), Sodium 251.025312409383 mg, Sugar 3.48715063410724 g, TransFat 0.85375574998552 g

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH OREGANO, CINNAMON AND PAPRIKA



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Categories     Chicken     Low Carb     Grill/Barbecue     Cinnamon     Oregano     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
Tomato and Red Onion Compote

Steps:

  • Whisk first 7 ingredients to blend in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add chicken to dish and turn to coat with marinade. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, turning occasionally. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray; prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer to plates. Serve with compote.

LEMON-CINNAMON CHICKEN (GRILL OR BBQ)



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This recipe is from the magazine "Eating Well" and is a tasty low calorie way to prepare chicken. The cook time will vary depending on the size of the breasts

Provided by Bergy

Categories     High Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon miced jalapeno pepper (Or more)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (apprx 4 halves)
salt & pepper
1 lemon, quartered
4 sprigs fresh oregano (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a shallow, non mettalic dish large enough to hold the chicken breasts in single layer combine the lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, tomato paste& jalapeno.
  • Season with salt& pepper, stir to mix.
  • Place the chicken in the marinade, turn to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge.
  • Marinate at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours Drain chicken and discard the marinade Grill or broil on a lightly greased rack Apprx 5-7 minutes each side or until done Garnish with lemon wedges and oregano, if desired.

SPICED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO BUTTER



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The spicy heat of the chicken pairs beautifully with the flavorful cilantro butter in this original recipe from Diane Halferty of Corpus Christi, Texas. We added spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar to the chicken, which complemented the other spices that are brushed over the chicken before grilling. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each )
CILANTRO LIME BUTTER:
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Brush over chicken. , Place chicken skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn; grill 20-25 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 165°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter ingredients. Drizzle over chicken before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful marinade: The secret to tender and flavorful grilled chicken is in the marinade. Be sure to choose a marinade that complements the chicken and that has a good balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Grilled chicken is best when it is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking the chicken will make it dry and tough.
  • Use a grill pan if you don't have a grill: If you don't have a grill, you can still enjoy grilled chicken by using a grill pan. Just be sure to preheat the grill pan over medium-high heat before adding the chicken.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Grilled chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, grilled corn on the cob, or a fresh salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled cinnamon chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of cinnamon, garlic, and honey, then grilled to perfection. The result is a tender and juicy chicken with a slightly sweet and savory flavor. Whether you serve it with your favorite sides or simply enjoy it on its own, grilled cinnamon chicken is sure to be a hit.

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