Ingredients

  • 4 chicken legs (4 thighs and 4 drumsticks)
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon clarified butter
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Method

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces, turning to coat, and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  • In a large, heavy, oven-proof skillet, heat butter over medium heat until shimmering. Add chicken, skin side down, and cook on all sides until golden brown, doing so in batches if necessary to maintain good browning, 5-8 minutes per batch.
  • Add all chicken pieces back into the skillet and transfer skillet to oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.