SPICE-RUBBED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA

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.

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SPICE-RUBBED GRILLED CHICKEN

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time24 mins

Total Time29 mins

Course: dinner

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 440kcal

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)

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece chicken | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 970mg | Fiber: 1g