This recipe is perfect for fall weather! The comforting flavors of the creamy sage infused sauce and golden brown chicken pair wonderfully together. The best part is the leftovers make a delicious creamed chicken or chicken salad!
Preheat oven to 375°. Mix salt & pepper together in a small bowl, then rub entire chicken thoroughly with mixture.
Place butter & oil in an oven safe pot large enough to brown chicken- heat until frothy. Place chicken in pot & brown all sides over medium-high heat. Set chicken aside. Drain all but 1/4 cup of drippings from pot.
Replace the chicken in the pot along with the cinnamon stick, garlic, milk, & sage. Then zest lemon in wide strips, dropping in pot.
Cook for 1 hour 15 minutes & until an internal temperature of 165° is reached.
Serve with a salad, rice, potatoes, or bread & enjoy!