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!

close up view of Cinnamon Chicken served with fried rice on a white plate
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 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.)

  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

143 Calories
2g Fat
3g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 143
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 1822mg 79%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 28g 55%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 359mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.