EASY SPICED RORSTED CHICKEN

• servings: 4

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs

4 chicken drumsticks

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp turmeric

h tsp dried oregano

½ tsp dried thyme

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Salt and black pepper

To serve:

Baby potatoes or rice

Green leaves

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

2 In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, turmeric, oregano, thyme, cayenne and some salt and black pepper.

3 Place the chicken in a baking dish or casserole dish. Pour the spice mixture over the chicken and rub it into all sides.

4 Turn the chicken skin side up and arrange in a single layer. Roast for 40-45 minutes or until completely cooked throughout.

5 Remove from the oven and allow to rest fir 10 minutes. Serve with baby potatoes or rice and some green leaves.