Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken

Delicious! Delicious! Delicious! Prep ahead for weeknight dinner or perfect for Sunday fixin's!

Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken

Prep Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons  fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons  ground turmeric

1-1/2 teaspoons  paprika

1 clove  garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon  salt

1/2 teaspoon  ground garam masala

1/4 teaspoon  ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon  cayenne pepper

4 5-ounce  bone-in chicken thighs

4 4-ounce  chicken drumsticks

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.