Lemony-Cinnamon Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze

11 February 2015

This fantastical combination of honey, cinnamon and wholegrain mustard is the perfect way to introduce new and exciting flavours and aromas to the standard grilled chicken breast that most health addicts adhere to. High in protein and packed with essential macro and micro nutrients, this chicken dish is a great way to replenish energy and amino acids.

Ingredients

6 free-range skinless free range chicken breasts – Food Lovers Market has a great assortment of free range, organic

chicken

2 tbsp. cinnamon

2 tsp. cayenne pepper

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. olive oil to grease oven-proof dish

1 tbsp. raw honey

1 fresh lemon sliced into halves

1 tbsp. wholegrain mustard

2 tsp. Himalayan pink crystal salt

1 tsp. ground black pepper

1 tsp. organic ground ginger

Instructions

Step 1:
Place oven on grill
Grease oven-proof dish with olive oil

Step 2:
Prepare Chicken marinade:
Combine olive oil, 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, raw honey, and wholegrain mustard into a bowl and whisk together until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 3:
Dip individual chicken breasts into marinade, coat thoroughly and place on oven-proof dish.
Baste chicken breasts with remaining marinade

Step 4:
Season with salt and pepper
Add 1 thinly sliced lemon piece to each of the chicken breasts
Sprinkle 1 tsp. cayenne pepper over chicken breasts

Step 5:
Place marinated chicken breasts into oven and grill for 20 minutes until cooked through completely. Turn chicken breasts over at 10 minutes to cook evenly on both sides.
Once cooked remove from oven

Step 6:
Garnish with chopped chives and sprinkled cinnamon

Serving Suggestion:
Serve together with roasted vegetables or a side green salad