Clean the chicken and pat it dry
If using chicken breasts cut them in half or smaller pieces.
In a large clean bowl, mix all the ingredients together to form a paste. Smear the rub over the chicken breasts and drumsticks.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimal one hour.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius.
Line a baking tray with aluminium foil. Place grill rack over baking tray.
Place the chicken breasts over the grill rack leaving a bit of space in between each piece.
Bake the chicken for 30 minutes or until tender and cooked through.
After the first 15 minutes, brush some butter over each piece
After 30 minutes, turn the chicken pieces over, brush with some more butter and bake for another 15 minutes.
Garnish with lemon slices and serve with rotis or naan bread.
