Crispy Chicken Drumsticks with Tomato Pan Sauce

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs fresh chicken drumsticks
• 1 lb cherry grape tomatoes, halved
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup water

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Pat drumsticks dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and oregano.
3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Brown drumsticks for 3 minutes per side until golden.
5. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Scatter cherry tomatoes around drumsticks, add water, and transfer skillet to oven.
7. Bake 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tomatoes burst.
8. Serve drumsticks with pan sauce spooned over top.