Spicy Oven-Braised Chicken

Spicy Oven-Braised Chicken is a easy African recipe that serves 5. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA on YouTube.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 1 hr | Total: 1 hr 30 min

Cost: $15.50 total, $3.10 per serving

Ingredients

  • 15 pieces Chicken drumsticks (washed and dried)
  • 1 unit Onion (peeled)
  • 6 stalks Green onions (washed)
  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 70 g Fresh ginger (peeled and coarsely chopped)
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil (for the mixture)
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tsp White pepper
  • 0.5 tbsp All-purpose chicken seasoning (complete spice blend) (chicken spice)
  • 0.5 tbsp Garlic granules
  • 1 tsp Chicken spices
  • 1 tbsp Chicken broth powder (any brand)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables and chicken

    Thoroughly wash the chicken drumsticks and dry them. Wash and peel the onion, green onions, garlic, and ginger.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Blend the aromatics

    Place the onion, green onions, garlic and ginger in the blender. Add ½ cup vegetable oil and blend for about 1 minute until a smooth paste forms.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Mix the sauce with the chicken and spices

    Pour the obtained paste over the drumsticks in the bowl, add the salt, white pepper, all-purpose seasoning, garlic granules, chicken spices and the broth. Mix well to coat each piece.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Marination (optional)

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to intensify the flavors.

    Time: PT2H

  5. Preheat the oven

    Preheat the oven to 160 °C.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 160°C

  6. Arrange the chicken on the tray

    Line the tray with aluminum foil, place the drumsticks in a single layer and brush the remaining sauce over the top.

    Time: PT5M

  7. First bake

    Place the tray in the middle of the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 160°C

  8. Flip and add sauce

    Remove the tray (watch for burns), flip each drumstick with tongs, and brush again with the remaining sauce.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Second bake

    Return the tray to the oven and bake another 30 minutes until the chicken is tender and nicely browned.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 160°C

  10. Rest and serve

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

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
200
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrates
5 g
Fat
10 g
Fiber
0.5 g

Dietary info: lactose‑free, high in protein, can be made gluten‑free, low-carb, low-calorie

Allergens: gluten (possible depending on the broth used)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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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

$15.50
Total cost
$3.10
Per serving

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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