1. Cut chicken into large pieces; wash and pat dry.
2. Place cinnamon, nutmeg, green cardamom, mixed spices, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
3. Add lemon juice and mix well to make thick paste.
4. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and rub in the paste thoroughly.
5. Marinate at room temperature or over night.
6. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Grease a baking dish with oil, place chicken pieces with skin side down, and bake for about 20 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, turn them over and bake for 10-15 more minutes or until the chicken is tender but still moist.
8. Remove the skin and shred the chicken with a sharp knife.
9. Put the shredded chicken back in the baking dish.
10. Bake for 5 more minutes and serve.

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