MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN

By Clarabell

Ingredients

• 1 t ground cinnamon
• 1 t ground corriander
• 1/2 t ground turmeric
• 1/4 t cayenne pepper
• 1/4 t ground cardamom
• 1/4 t ground cumin
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 T extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 whole chicken (4 pounds), quartered, skin on
• 1 lemon, quartered

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place a rimmed baking sheet on the center rack of oven, and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix spices, 2 t salt, 3/4 t pepper, and the oil in a small bowl. Rub spice paste all over chicken.

2. Carefully arrange chicken in a single layer on hot sheet, and arrange lemon wedges around chicken. Bake until chicken registers 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer and juices run clear, 30 - 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, Season with salt and pepper, and serve with pan juices and roasted lemon wedges on the side.