Al Faham Chicken (Arabian Grilled Chicken)

Name: Al Faham Chicken (Arabian Grilled Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 -inch cinnamon stick, (broken into pieces); 2 bay leaves, (broken up); 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; ½ tablespoon black peppercorns; 3 green cardamom; 4 black cloves; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 dry lemon, (optional ); ¼ cup yogurt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon, (juice); 4 cloves garlic, (minced); 2 -inch fresh ginger, (grated); ½ white onion, (roughly chopped); 1 Roma tomato, (roughly chopped); 1-2 green chilies, (roughly chopped); ¼ cup cilantro; 2 tablespoons paprika; 3 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 3 pounds chicken, (bone-in and skin-on)