Spicy Baked Chicken Drumsticks with African Spice Blend

Ingredients

• 1 kg Chicken drumsticks (fresh, with skin)
• 2 pieces Onions (medium, coarsely chopped)
• 30 g Fresh ginger (about two fingers, peeled and chopped)
• 5 pieces Garlic cloves (peeled)
• 2 pieces African chilies (bird's eye) (or more to taste, seeded)
• 1.5 tbsp Vegetable oil (neutral oil (sunflower, canola) or olive oil)
• 1 tbsp Salt (adjust to your taste)
• 2 pieces Chicken bouillon cube (Mali or equivalent) (dissolved in the sauce)
• 1 tbsp Chicken seasoning (pre‑mix) (store‑bought “chicken” type)
• 1 tbsp Ginger, garlic, chili powder spice blend (prepared or purchased)
• 1 tbsp African chili powder (adjusts the heat)

Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables

   Peel and coarsely chop the two onions, the ginger (about two fingers), the five garlic cloves and the two African chilies.

   Time: PT5M

2. Blend the vegetables with oil and salt

   In the blender, place the chopped vegetables, 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp salt. Blend for 30 seconds until a smooth paste forms.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add the seasonings

   Add the two bouillon cubes, 1 tbsp chicken seasoning, 1 tbsp of the spice blend (ginger‑garlic‑chili) and 1 tbsp chili powder. Blend again for 30 seconds.

   Time: PT2M

4. Prepare the drumsticks

   Make small holes in each drumstick with the tip of a knife (optional, this speeds up cooking).

   Time: PT2M

5. Coat the drumsticks with sauce

   Pour the sauce into a large bowl, submerge the drumsticks and turn them until they are well coated.

   Time: PT5M

6. Preheat the oven

   Turn on the oven and preheat to 180 °C for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

7. Arrange the drumsticks on the rack

   Place the drumsticks in a single layer on the oven rack, leaving space between each piece.

   Time: PT2M

8. First bake

   Bake the drumsticks and cook for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 180°C

9. Turn the drumsticks

   Remove the rack, flip each drumstick using the tongs, then return to the oven.

   Time: PT2M

10. Second bake

    Continue cooking for 20 to 25 minutes, until the skin is nicely golden and crispy.

    Time: PT25M

    Temperature: 180°C

11. Rest and serve

    Remove the drumsticks from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

1 g