Oven-Baked Chicken and Potato Roast with Rosemary

We start with the necessary ingredients to prepare a delicious tray of chicken drumsticks and potatoes, which will delight any family meal. You will need 1 kg of chicken drumsticks, 800 g of medium or small potatoes, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of sea salt, freshly ground pepper, 100 ml of water, a few sprigs of fresh rosemary, a head of garlic, and 50 g of butter.

The first step in preparing this dish is to clean the potatoes. Choose potatoes that have a uniform shape, wash them well under a stream of cold water to remove impurities, and then cut them in half if they are medium or leave them whole if they are small. This stage will ensure even cooking of the potatoes, which will absorb the flavors from the oven.

Next, I recommend washing the chicken drumsticks well under cold water to remove any impurities. Once you are done, take a medium-sized tray and place the drumsticks together with the previously prepared potatoes. Sprinkle a tablespoon of sea salt over the ingredients, making sure it is evenly distributed. Then add freshly ground pepper, to taste, to enhance the flavors.

To make the dish even more flavorful, drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, which will give them a crispy texture. Add 100 ml of water to the tray so that the potatoes are half covered, which will help them cook evenly. Sprinkle fresh rosemary or place a few whole sprigs in the tray for extra flavor. Garlic is an essential ingredient, so cut three-quarters of the head of garlic without peeling it, and add it to the tray.

To add extra flavor, cut the butter into small pieces and place it on top of the drumsticks, making sure to massage the butter between the skin of the drumsticks where possible. This step will ensure optimal tenderness of the meat and a special taste. Also, drizzle the drumsticks with olive oil to help achieve perfect browning.

Cover the tray with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven at 220 degrees Celsius for one hour. After this interval, remove the foil and let it bake for another 30-35 minutes so that the drumsticks become golden and crispy. In the last few minutes, you can drizzle the drumsticks with the sauce formed in the tray to intensify the flavor.

Finally, serve this delicious dish alongside roasted peppers or pickles, which will perfectly complement the taste of the dish. This simple yet flavorful recipe is sure to become a Sunday dinner favorite!