Herby drumsticks with cos wedges and lemon yoghurt

Prep time
30min
Cook time
40min
Serves
4

This is a wonderfully light way to enjoy braai chicken.

Ingredients:

Chicken:
  •  2 Tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5ml) lemon zest
  • 2 tsp (10ml) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5ml) fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • salt and pepper
Grilled cos lettuce:
  • 2 cos lettuce, quartered
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • salt and pepper
Lemon yoghurt:
  • 200ml plain yoghurt
  • 4 tsp (20ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5ml) lemon zest
  • 1 tsp (5ml) honey
  • 2 tsp (10ml) wholegrain mustard
  • salt and pepper

Method:

Chicken:
  • Combine the lemon juice, zest, parsley, rosemary, garlic, olive oil, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Toss through the drumsticks and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Braai the chicken drumsticks over medium-hot coals, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through. This takes about 20-30 minutes.
Grilled cos lettuce:
  • Brush each wedge with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Over a high heat on the braai, quickly grill the lettuce on both cut sides until charred. They should cook fast, or else they go limp.
  • Serve immediately.
Lemon yoghurt:
  • Combine all the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve the hot chicken drumsticks with the grilled cos lettuce on the side. Drizzle with your delicious lemon-yoghurt dressing.