Cinnamon-Lemon-Basil Baked Chicken

Category: Main Dishes | Blog URL: http://livingthegourmet.blogspot.com/2010/02/lemon-basil-baked-chicken.html

This recipe was entered in The Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook contest, a compilation of the world’s best food blogs which was published in Fall 2010.

Photo: Lady Catherine Gourmet

Ingredients

6 skinless chicken legs and thighs

1/2 cup fresh basil – torn

6 cloves of garlic – crushed and chopped

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons of olive oil

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Combine the chicken, basil, garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, curry, cinnamon and olive oil in a Tupperware container and refrigerate for ½ an hour or longer.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees:

In a baking dish place the marinated chicken and bake for 35-40 minutes.