Spiced Roasted or Baked Chicken Masala

Ingredients: (serves 2)

2 chicken whole legs (cleaned and pierced all over with a small knife)

3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)

1/2" ginger (peeled and minced)

1/2 tsp. ground chili

Juice and zest of 1/2 small lemon

1 tbsp. tomato paste

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. ground coriander

Methods:

1. Place chicken into a large bowl.
2. In a medium bowl, mix garlic, ginger, ground chili, lemon juice and zest, tomato paste, salt, cumin and coriander.
3. Rub mixture thoroughly into the chicken.  Cover and place it in the fridge to marinate overnight.
4. To roast or bake, place chicken legs, skin side up in a roasting pan, and roast in a preheated oven of 200 degree Celsius for 40 minutes, or until done; turning the chicken over once the top side is golden.
5. Remove onto a serving dish and let it rest for 10 minutes.
6. Serve!

I adapted this recipe from 'Christina Ariokiasamy' with slight adjustments to suit my cooking preference.