Cinnamon-Spiced Lemon Chicken

By á-46587

•Calories - 429
•Carbohydrates - 2.3 g
•Fat - 32.3 g
•Protein - 31.3 g

Ingredients

• 8 large bone-in chicken thighs with skin
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp sweet or hot paprika
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

2. With a sharp knife, slash the thighs once or twice on each side. Place in a large bowl and season liberally

3. with salt and pepper.

4. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, and oil. Add to the chicken and toss to

5. coat.

6. Place the thighs in a single layer in a baking dish. Dot with the butter. Bake for 30 minutes, basting occasionally

7. with the butter.

8. Turn on the broiler. Broil 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) from the heat until golden brown. Serve with the

9. pan juices.