I've been making this recipe for a long time. The cinnamon flavor really is a nice flavor with the rice and chicken. It is another one of those real homey tasting meals. It also cooks relatively quickly and doesn't require a lot of fuss. Cinnamon Chicken Pilaf (Adapted from 365 Ways to Cook Chicken ) 1 whole chicken (cut up) salt/pepper 2 T olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 1 c rice 3 oz tomato paste 2 3/4 c chicken stock 2 cinnamon sticks Dry chicken with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. In a skillet with a cover brown chicken in olive oil on both sides. Remove and set aside. Cook onions in remaining oil until translucent. Add rice and saute for about 3 minutes until it smells slightly toasted. Add tomato paste and chicken stock; stirring until tomato paste is dissolved. Add cinnamon stick and chicken back to the pan. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until stock is absorbed, chicken and rice is tender. It looks like too much liquid: Bu...