This recipe for Portuguese-style Chicken Drumsticks with Grilled Salsa is one of those essential poultry recipes, simple to make and always a pleasure to prepare because we know everyone will love this, especially with its Mediterranean twist.
First, here’s the list of ingredients you’ll need to prepare these Portuguese-Style Chicken Drumsticks with Grilled Salsa that serves 4 people
- 12 Chicken Drumsticks
- 4 garlic cloves, halved
- 180 ml sunflower oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp piri piri spice mix
- 16 cherry tomatoes
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 bunch cilantro or parsley (if you don’t like cilantro)
- 5 ml maple syrup
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Now, here are the different steps to follow to make these Portuguese-Style Chicken Drumsticks with Grilled Salsa with a 15 minutes preparation time, 40 minutes cooking time and 15 minutes marinating time
In the bowl of In a blender, combine the garlic, oil, vinegar, and spices. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse for about 30 seconds (or until smooth). Pour two-thirds of the marinade into a large zip-top bag and reserve the rest for the salsa. Add the chicken drumsticks, seal the bag, and shake well. Marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator (or longer to taste).
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Place the chicken drumsticks and marinade in a large baking dish. Add the tomatoes, onion, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper, then place on the top rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn on the broiler and cook for 5 more minutes, or until nicely browned. Remove from the oven, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes and caramelized onion, a little of the cooking juices, the remaining reserved marinade, the cilantro or parsley, and the maple syrup in a blender. Pulse for about 15 seconds (or until smooth). Pour the toasted salsa into a bowl.
Serve the chicken drumsticks with the salsa, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.
