Cinnamon-Roasted Chicken

Submitted by Chef #431139

"Bon Appétit September 2002"

 

• Ready In: 24hrs 18mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 8 chicken breast halves, with skin and bones
• 8 chicken thighs, with skin and bones
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons peanut oil

directions

1. Mix first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Place chicken breasts and thighs in 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour oil mixture over; seal bag. Turn bag to coat chicken with marinade. Chill overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 475°F Transfer chicken to rimmed baking sheet, shaking off marinade. Sprinkle chicken all over with flour.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken to skillet.
4. Cook until golden, adding more oil as needed, about 3 minutes per side.
5. Return chicken to baking sheet, skin side up. Roast until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Reviews

[leann337337]

I used no oil or flour, after the marinade I baked the chicken and my family loved it !!