Middle Eastern Spiced Baked Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 leg quarters, whole
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon 7 spice
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons old bay seasoning ((or whatever chicken seasoning you like))
• 1/4 tablespoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sumac (optional)
• 2-4 large potatoes (to your liking)
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 6 garlic cloves
• sriracha, shatta or sambal (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the spices, yogurt, and olive oil to the chicken and mix well.

2. 2

   Make sure to rub the mixture under the skin.

3. 3

   Peel and cut the potatoes into 1 inch pieces, and finely dice and chop the onion and garlic.

4. 4

   Add to a deep baking pan and mix well.

5. 5

   Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 425 for 45-55 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Uncover to crisp up, or broil for a few minutes.