We love using cinnamon in savory foods. Not only is the flavor fantastic, but cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants and has also been shown to improve blood sugar levels.
This recipe is available free to everyone brought to you by Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil as a taste of our Fresh Families Meal plan.
SPICE-RUBBED GRILLED CHICKEN
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Yield 6 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 chicken legs with thighs, with skin
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, such as colavita
Instructions
1. Heat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together onion powder, salt, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
3. In a large bowl, coat chicken with oil.
4. Rub spices onto each piece of chicken.
5. Grill chicken, 12 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork.
6. Serve chicken topped with Fruit Salsa
Notes
Recipe courtesy of Quick & Kosher: Meals in Minutes by Jamie Geller (Feldheim 2010)
Courses dinner
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 piece chicken
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 440 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 25 g | 38% | |
Cholesterol 240 mg | 80% | |
Sodium 970 mg | 40% | |
Total Carbohydrates 2 g | 1% | |
Dietary Fiber 1 g | 4% | |
Protein 49 g | 98% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Fruit Salsa
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Total
Yield 6 servings
This is a refreshing summer dish when watermelon and blueberries are at their best. Fun for outdoor or indoor grilling!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mango
3/4 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped, seeded watermelon
1 1/2 medium red onions, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
1. Combine mango, blueberries, watermelon, onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro,salt, and lime juice together in a large bowl.
2. Serve over Spice-Rubbed Grilled Chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 70 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Sodium 200 mg | 8% | |
Total Carbohydrates 16 g | 5% | |
Dietary Fiber 2 g | 8% | |
Sugars 12 g | ||
Protein 1 g | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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