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Easy Spicy Chicken
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Easy Spicy Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 3 people

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut into 8 pieces
  • 1.5 cups plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 medium red onion roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1-2 teaspoons garam masala (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or less for mild spice
  • chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Put the chicken pieces in a glass baking dish.
  • Put all the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
  • Pour the paste over the chicken and mix well. At this point you can cover the dish and let it marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350 F (180 C) for about an hour. Half way through the baking time, turn the chicken pieces over and use a spoon to scoop the sauce over the chicken.
  • During the last 10 minutes of cooking, remove the foil to brown the chicken pieces slightly.