Go Back
–+ servings

Peri Peri Chicken Drumsticks

This peri peri chicken drumstick plate is bold, spicy, and packed with protein. Juicy roasted chicken paired with fluffy rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh broccoli makes it a balanced, flavorful meal perfect for meal prep or satisfying dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 610
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

For the Peri Peri Chicken Drumsticks:
  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp peri peri sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 onion sliced
For the White Rice:
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For the Steamed Broccoli:
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Baked Sweet Potatoes:
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, peri peri sauce, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add drumsticks and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for more flavor).
  2. Cook the Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place drumsticks on a lined baking sheet and scatter sliced peppers and onions around them. Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until fully cooked and slightly charred.
  3. Cook the Rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Combine with water and salt in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff.
  4. Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork, rub with olive oil and salt, and bake at 400°F for 45–60 minutes until tender. Slice open and optionally sprinkle with cinnamon.
  5. Steam the Broccoli: Steam broccoli for 5–7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Assemble the Plate: Serve peri peri drumsticks over rice with sautéed peppers, alongside broccoli and a baked sweet potato. Spoon extra sauce or pan juices over the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 48gFat: 18g

Notes

  • Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor
  • Store components separately for best texture
  • Reheat chicken in oven or air fryer to keep skin crisp
  • Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa for more fiber
  • Add extra veggies for a more balanced plate

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!