Chicken with chipotle pepper, cinnamon and sugar

5 servings

105 minutes

Chicken with chipotle pepper, cinnamon, and sugar is a dish infused with the spirit of Latin American cuisine. Its history begins in Mexican traditions where spicy sauces give meat a rich flavor. Chipotle, a smoked pepper with deep smoky notes combined with cinnamon and brown sugar creates a unique palette of flavors—from sweetness and warmth to spicy heat. The roasted chicken absorbs the aromas of spices, acquiring an appetizing crust and tender texture. This dish will be the centerpiece of a family dinner or festive table and pairs harmoniously with rice, roasted vegetables, or fresh tortillas. It not only delights the taste buds but also conveys the traditions of Latin gastronomy where each spice tells a story.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 711.7
• Proteins: 34.5g
• Fats: 48.3g
• Carbohydrates: 38.1g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: 0.5 glass
• Garlic: 8 clove
• Onion: 2 head
• Ketchup: 1 glass
• Brown soft sugar: 3 tbsp
• Dijon mustard: 2 tbsp
• Chipotle pepper: 0.3 glass
• Worcestershire sauce: 1 tbsp
• Apple cider vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
• Chick: 2 pc
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the chicken into 8 pieces (a total of 16 pieces).

2. Heat oil in a large skillet and sauté finely chopped garlic. When it turns golden, remove it from the skillet with a slotted spoon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 0.5 glass
   • Garlic: 8 cloves

3. In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and sauté the onion for 15 minutes. When it turns brown, return the garlic to the pan, add finely chopped canned chipotle pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of black pepper, and all other ingredients except the chicken. Cook the sauce, stirring constantly, for about 25 minutes until thickened.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Garlic: 8 cloves
   • Chipotle pepper: 0.3 glass
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ketchup: 1 glass
   • Brown soft sugar: 3 tablespoons
   • Dijon mustard: 2 tablespoons
   • Worcestershire sauce: 1 tablespoon
   • Apple cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon

4. Place chicken pieces in a baking dish, pour half of the prepared sauce over them, and bake in a preheated oven at 230 degrees for 25 minutes. Cook on the middle rack.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chick: 2 pieces

5. After 25 minutes, take the chickens out of the oven. Clean the pan from the burnt sauce, place the chickens back, pour the remaining sauce, and cook in the oven for another 20-25 minutes to achieve a brown crust.