Spicy Oven-Baked Chicken

(Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens)

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. ground tumeric
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground garam masala
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 bone-in chicken thighs (5 oz. each)
4 chicken drumsticks (4 oz. each)
2 tsp. cooking oil

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp. tumeric, paprika, garlic, salt, garam masala, allspice and cayenne.

Loosen chicken skin slightly and rub spice mixture under skin.  Place drumsticks and thighs (skin-side up) in a shallow roasting pan.  Combine remaining tumeric and oil; brush on chicken.  Cover and chill for 2-4 hours.

Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree oven for 40-50 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 180 degrees. 

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