The spices and peppers in this low-sodium, high-protein dish will transport you to a whole new taste from “Heart Healthy Home Cooking African American Style” by the National Institute of Health. 
Ingredients
- 8 pieces skinless chicken (4 breasts, 4 drumsticks)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ tsp ground allspice
- 1½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp chopped hot pepper
- 1 tsp dried hot pepper
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 C onion, pureed or finely chopped
- ¼ C vinegar
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
Directions
- Wash chicken and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken.
- Rub seasonings over chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or longer.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Space chicken pieces evenly on a nonstick or lightly greased baking pan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, or until the meat can easily be pulled away from the bone with a fork.
Nutritional information
- Calories, 113
- Total fat, 3g
- Saturated fat, 1g
- Cholesterol, 49mg
- Sodium, 161mg
- Total fiber, 1g
- Protein, 16g
- Carbohydrates, 6g
- Potassium, 192mg
There are endless combinations of flavors and ingredients that you could put into a savory breakfast skillet, so don’t feel that you must follow my suggestions below. Use your favorite breakfast meat, veggies, spices and herbs to create a breakfast skillet that is uniquely suited to your taste.