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Grilled Lemon & Cinnamon Chicken
4 servings
The following recipe features the classic Greek combination of garlic, lemon, cinnamon and oregano, with a fresh chile pepper added for some heat.
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, or 1 Tbls fresh
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
and finely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 to 1 1/4 pound (4) skinless boneless
chicken breasts
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 4 sprigs fresh oregano, for garnish
In a mixing cup combine lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, tomat paste, and jalapeno. Season with salt and pepper. Put chicken in a plastic bag and add the marinade; coat well. Put into refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours, turning occasionally.
Prepare a grill or preheat the broiler. Drain the chicken and discard the marinade. Grill or broil the chicken on a lightly oiled rack until no longer pink inside, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Garnish with lemon quarters and oregano, if desired and serve.
Delicious served with The Sultan's Lentils.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 147 - Calories from Fat 25
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 17%, Protein 64%, Carbohydrate 19%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 97mg, Sodium 154mg, Total Carbohydrate 7g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 24g, Vitamin A 1279 units, Vitamin C 50 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 2 units
Bon appetit!
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