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Tomato paste is also a great way to add some umami. I used 5 tablespoons of tomato paste. I used juice of 1 lemon for brightness and a bit of tang. Spices: 1 teaspoon of each dried oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper. I love the smoky, warm, and rich tones the combination of these four spices provide. When you season, make sure to apply kosher salt on both sides of the chicken pieces and also underneath the skin. Because many of us do not eat the skin, it is important to apply the seasoning underneath the skin.