Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne (depending on how much spice you like)
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1 whole chickens, cut into serving pieces (about 3 1/2 pounds) or 3 1/2 lbs of cut chicken pieces (like chicken thighs or quarters)
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1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in upper third.
- Mix oil with honey (if using), spices, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add chicken and onion, tossing to coat. Arrange chicken, skin side up, and onion in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. (If you have the time, let the chicken marinate for a while).
- Bake until chicken is just cooked through and skin is golden, about 30 minutes. Skim any fat from pan juices in dish.