Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken
A paste of lemon juice and spices rubbed under the skin of the chicken infuses the meat with flavor for this easy dinner.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons ground turmeric
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1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground garam masala
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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4 5-ounce bone-in chicken thighs
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4 4-ounce chicken drumsticks
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2 teaspoons cooking oil
Directions
1.
In a small bowl combine lemon juice, 1-1/2 teaspoons of the turmeric, the paprika, garlic, salt, garam masala, allspice, and cayenne.
2.
Loosen chicken skin slightly and rub spice mixture under skin. Place drumsticks and thighs (skin-side up), in a shallow roasting pan. Combine remaining turmeric and oil; brush on chicken. Cover and chill for 2 to 4 hours.
3.
Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 180 degree F. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 367, Total Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 151 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 34 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 14%, Calcium 3%, Iron 15%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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