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.


Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 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
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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
Per serving: 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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