Simon Rimmer's cinnamon chicken recipe

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200C, 400F, Gas Mark 6.
  2. Combine all the ingredients for the chicken in a bowl and stir well so that the chicken is thoroughly coated, season well.
  3. Spoon the coated chicken onto a non-stick baking tray and cook for 35-40 minutes, turning once half-way until the chicken is cooked through and the coating has turned dark brown and begun to caramelise.
  4. Meanwhile, for the bulgur wheat lightly toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan over a high heat for 1-2 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  5. Add the remaining ingredients to a pan, bring to a light simmer, then cover and cook for 10 minutes, until the bulgur wheat is tender.
  6. Fluff with a fork and stir in the hazelnuts.
  7. For the sauce, toast the cumin seeds in a pan for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes, honey, garlic, cinnamon and crushed chillies.
  8. Season and bring to a simmer, then cook through for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
  9. To serve, divide the bulgur wheat between 4 plates, top with the chicken and spoon over the hot cinnamon and tomato sauce.

cinnamon, garlic, honey, olive oil, chicken breasts, hazelnuts, lemon juice, coriander for, bulgur wheat, cumin, tomatoes, honey, garlic, cinnamon, chillies for, salt

Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/11448/simon-rimmers-cinnamon-chicken (may not work)

Another recipe

Switch theme