Spicy Oven-Braised Chicken

Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA

An oven-braised chicken, highly flavored thanks to a blend of onions, garlic, ginger and African spices. Easy to prepare, simply mix the sauce, coat the drumsticks, then cook them slowly at 160 °C to achieve juicy meat and a slightly crispy skin.

EasyAfricanServes 5

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Source Video
2h 37m
Prep
1h
Cook
26m
Cleanup
4h 3m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$15.50
Per serving:$3.10

Critical Success Points

  • Blend the aromatics until a smooth paste forms.
  • Coat each drumstick with sauce evenly.
  • Flip the chicken at mid‑cook for even cooking.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
  • Use tongs to flip the chicken to avoid burns.
  • Ensure the chicken reaches 75 °C internal temperature before eating.

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