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Oven Fried Southern Style Cinnamon Honey Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Amy Ruth's in New York, this recipe delivers crispy, oven-baked chicken with a sweet and spicy cinnamon honey glaze. Skip the deep fryer and achieve that delicious Southern fried chicken flavor without the guilt! This easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 1080.3 kcal
Protein 136g
Rating 4.5 (99 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Oven Fried Southern Style Cinnamon Honey Chicken

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How to Make Oven Fried Southern Style Cinnamon Honey Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly spray a large roasting pan with cooking spray.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg.
  4. Coat chicken pieces thoroughly in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly covered.
  5. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together 2 large eggs and ½ cup milk.
  6. Dredge the flour-coated chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then coat again with the flour mixture.
  7. Arrange chicken pieces skin-side up in the prepared roasting pan, leaving space between each piece for even browning.
  8. Lightly spray chicken pieces with cooking oil spray or drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in ¼ cup honey, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cook until warmed through and slightly thickened.
  11. After 25 minutes of baking, pour the honey-butter mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
  12. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

66 g

Sugar

142g

Fat

113g

Carbs

18g

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