In The Midwest, We Bake Chicken (With Lime, Spices

Name: In The Midwest, We Bake Chicken (With Lime, Spices And Garlic)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bone in, skin on, chicken thighs and drumsticks; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons water; pepper; juice of 2 limes; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cloves minced garlic

Servings: persons

1
Stir the kosher salt into 4 cups of water until dissolved. Pour over the chicken pieces in a plastic container with a lid and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
2
Pat chicken dry. Discard brine. Preheat oven to 400.
3
Mix together oil, water, spices and minced garlic. Paint chicken with flavoring paste. Place on rimmed baking sheet covered with foil or on a rack (really, the rack is better but I don't have one). Bake with skin side up for about 40 minutes, until juices in the thigh run clear. If you have extra spice mixture you can baste the chicken, but leave at least 30 minutes for the skin to crisp. If necessary, turn up the heat to 450 for 5 or 10 minutes to be sure that the skin crisps..
4
Enjoy with a cold beer!

425

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bone in, skin on, chicken thighs and drumsticks, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, In The Midwest, We Bake Chicken (With Lime, Spices And Garlic) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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In The Midwest, We Bake Chicken (With Lime, Spices And Garlic)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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