Chicken with Cinnamon and Lemon

Succulent chicken pieces simmered in a fragrant lemon and cinnamon sauce with a classic vegetable soffritto.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 637.1 kcals 2548.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.2 grams 64.6 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
65 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Flour
For coating
Dairy
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Free-range
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Zest only
2
piece
Lemon
Juice only
Liquids
100
ml
Meat
8
piece
Chicken
Portions or pieces
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
Crushed
1
sprig
4
piece
1
unit
Salt
To taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
4
stick
OilsFats
8
tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For the soffritto
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
For frying chicken
Vegetables
4
stick
Celery
Finely chopped
2
piece
Carrot
Finely chopped
1
piece
Onion
Medium, finely chopped

Steps

  • Fry celery, carrot, onion, garlic, rosemary, and bay leaves in olive oil until golden.
  • Remove herbs, then season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
  • Coat chicken pieces in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Fry chicken in olive oil until golden brown, then add wine and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Combine chicken and wine with the vegetables, then add half the lemon juice and cinnamon.
  • Add stock and simmer covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes until cooked.
  • Remove cinnamon, stir in egg yolk mixed with remaining lemon juice, and serve.