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.

Irelynn Belden
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the salsa. I will definitely be making this again.


Sultan hamza
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The salsa was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Noel Mikulecky
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the salsa was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


YaqoobOrakzai
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salsa was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mustak Ahmed
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the salsa. I will definitely be making this again.


Taha Sabir
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The salsa was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Xojib Janbi
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the salsa was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Nonie rose Milaor
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salsa was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jit Sarkar
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the salsa. I will definitely be making this again.


Zaib Fashions
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. The salsa is also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Hashmatullah Khalid
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I loved the unique flavor of this dish. The cinnamon added a subtle warmth that really complemented the salsa. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


James Delung
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This cinnamon salsa chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the salsa was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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