ROASTED CINNAMON-RUBBED CHICKEN

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An easy spice rub takes roasted chicken legs to the next level. Cinnamon is the star ingredient while ground cumin and fresh ginger play supporting roles.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 whole chicken legs (2 1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the chicken and stir to make a paste.
  • Rub spice paste onto chicken legs and let stand on a parchment-lined baking sheet 15 minutes. Roast until skin crisps, 40 to 45 minutes; serve.

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