Sometimes all it takes is the slightest creative twist to spice up even the most traditional meal. Simple broiled chicken gets a unique update in the form of a cinnamon rub in this quick Indian-inspired rendition. The cinnamon imparts a mild sweetness to the chicken as it broils and creates a delightful aroma that makes the dish even more irresistible. Pair it with a refreshing yogurt-based sauce flecked with cilantro and cumin for the best of both flavor palettes. If you'd like to round out the meal, add a bowl of rice, and treat your family to a dinner that's still wholesome yet anything but ordinary.
PREP: 10 minutes
TOTAL: 40 minutes
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Cinnamon Broiled Chicken with Raita
What unusual spices do you like to use with chicken?
I don't have a suggestion for chicken...but I do for cinnamon...a restaurant where I used to live sprinkled cinnamon on Hawaiian pizza. it was divine!
Posted by: Jane Maynard (This Week for Dinner) | January 07, 2009 at 12:11 AM
That's a really interesting combination, Jane! I can almost imagine it -- pineapple with cinnamon would be tasty, and ham always gets glazed with cloves...
-Adina
Everyday Food
Posted by: Adina, Everyday Food | January 07, 2009 at 05:44 PM