Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into serving pieces
• 1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in upper third.
2. Mix oil with spices, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon 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.
3. Bake until chicken is just cooked through and skin is golden, about 30 minutes. Skim any fat from pan juices in dish.