Portuguese Piri‑Piri Chicken Drumsticks with Grilled Corn

Recipe by Norbert Tarayre

Chicken drumsticks marinated in a homemade piri‑piri sauce (ketchup, honey, Tabasco, Portuguese spices) then roasted in the oven, served with blanched corn on the cob, sautéed in butter and lightly toasted. A summer recipe, both spicy, sweet and smoky, ideal for the barbecue, oven or skillet.

MediumPortugueseServes 4

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Source Video
20m
Prep
55m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 25m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$14.75
Per serving:$3.69

Critical Success Points

  • Blanch the chicken drumsticks to remove blood and pre‑cook the meat.
  • Oven cooking at 230°C for 35 minutes to achieve juicy meat and a golden skin.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle boiling water with care to avoid burns.
  • The oven reaches 230°C: use kitchen gloves.
  • The torch produces a strong flame; keep away from flammable materials.

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