Spiced Chicken

1. 1

   Put rack in middle oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Stir together spices, salt and 1 tablespoon oil. Rub evenly all over chicken.

3. 3

   Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12 inch ovenproof heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Brown chicken turning once 6 to 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn chicken skin side up, transfer skillet to oven, and roast until just cooked through, 16 to 18 minutes for breasts, about 25 minutes for legs. Transfer to a platter.

5. 5

   Add water to pan and deglaze by boiling over high heat, scraping up brown bits, for 1 minute. Transfer sauce to a bowl and skim off fat.

6. 6

   Serve chicken with sauce on side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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