Cumin Crusted Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk together the whole cumin, lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, honey, and pepper in a medium baking dish.
2. 2
   Add the chicken and turn to coat.
3. 3
   Cover, and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
5. 5
   Heat a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat.
6. 6
   Remove chicken from marinade and wipe off any excess.
7. 7
   Combine the ground cumin, cotija, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
8. 8
   Dust the chicken on the skin side with the mixture.
9. 9
   Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet.
10. 10
    Place the chicken, skin side down, in the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
11. 11
    Turn over and place in the oven.
12. 12
    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until just cooked through.