Spicy baked chicken quarters

Ingredients

• 4-6 chicken leg quarters, skinless
• As required, water
• To taste, salt
• 1 cup vinegar
• 2 onions, quarters
• 6 green chillies
• 8 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp. cilantro
• 1 tbsp. chilli flakes
• 1 tsp. chilli powder
• 1 tsp. pepper powder
• 1 tbsp. coriander powder
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1/2 tsp. carom seeds
• 1 lemon juice
• 1 tsp. chilli sauce
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. oil

Steps

1. Cut slits into the chicken.
2. Pour water into a large bowl and mix it with 6 tablespoons salt and vinegar until the salt is dissolved.
3. After adding the chicken, leave it to brine for 20-30 minutes.
4. Blend the remaining ingredients and salt into a smooth paste in a blender jar, then set the marinade aside.
5. Set the oven to preheat at 400F/204C, then prepare a baking tray with a foil lining.
6. After draining the chicken, wash it thoroughly and use a kitchen towel to pat it dry.
7. Put the chicken in a large bowl, pour the marinade over it and coat the chicken with it.
8. Bake on the prepared tray for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until done and the internal temperature reads 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
9. Before serving, let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes so the juices redistribute.
10. Serve with your desired sides, such as cumin rice and Asian cucumber salad.