Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
11 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 11 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
577 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Description
Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks feature chicken legs smothered in a sauce combining Dijon and wholegrain mustard with honey and garlic, thickened slightly with cornflour to create a glossy coating. Baking at a moderate temperature results in golden, sticky drumsticks with rich flavor and caramelized edges. The method includes spooning the sauce over the chicken during baking to maintain moisture and enhance the glaze.
Optionally, smashed potatoes cooked alongside add a crisp texture to complement the tender chicken. The potatoes are microwaved or boiled until soft, then gently crushed and roasted with olive oil. Including fresh herbs like thyme or parsley freshens the dish, and steamed broccolini balances the richness of the chicken and sauce.
Adjusting the sauce thickness is straightforward by adding water if too thick or returning to the oven briefly if too runny. The dish stores well, reheating effectively in the microwave or oven, with potatoes re-crisped in the oven if desired.
Ingredients
Smashed Potatoes (optional):
- 4 potatoes Note 1, quantity 150g/5oz
- 2 tbsp / 30 g olive oil or melted butter
Chicken:
- 8 chicken legs Note 2, about 1 kg / 2 lb
- 2 tsp olive oil
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (Note 3)
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard (or use more Dijon)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 tsp cornflour Note 4, or cornstarch
- salt pinch
- black pepper pinch
For serving (optional):
- thyme fresh leaves, or chopped parsley
- broccolini steamed
Instructions
Smashed Potatoes option:
- Microwave potatoes for 10 minutes on high or until cooked. (Note 5)
- Place on one side of tray. Squish using potato masher (Note 6) to about 1.7cm / 2/3" thickness. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- If making smashed potatoes, fold up the edges of the foil the drumsticks are on
Sticky Baked Drumsticks:
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- Mix Sauce ingredients together with a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- Line tray with foil, then top with parchment paper.
- Place drumsticks on paper. If making smashed potatoes, fold up the edges of the foil so the sauce won't leak into the potatoes (doesn't need to be high - even 1cm / 2/5" is enough, video useful).
- Spoon Sauce over drumsticks. Drizzle chicken with olive oil.
Baking
- Bake for 30 minutes. Turn drumsticks (not potatoes), spoon juices over drumsticks.
- Bake for a further 20 minutes, turn, spoon over juices. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes until sauce reduces and the drumsticks are golden and sticky.
- Remove from oven. Squidge the drumsticks around in what should now be a syrupy sauce. (Note 7) Serve drumsticks with sauce, with crispy smashed potatoes and steamed broccolini on the side. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves if using.
Notes
- Use any common all-purpose potatoes such as red, Yukon gold, or baby potatoes; high-starch types give fluffier interiors while waxy potatoes yield a creamier texture.
- Skin-on chicken thighs can substitute for drumsticks with the same cooking time; boneless thighs require shorter baking.
- Ensure the cornflour is included to thicken the sauce and prevent it from being watery.
- For a crispier potato surface, press using a fork or the bottom of a glass to create rough edges before roasting.
- Sauce thickness may vary; adjust by adding a small amount of water or baking the sauce alone briefly to thicken after removing chicken.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave for the chicken, and refresh crispy potatoes in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 577 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 370g | |
| Calories | 577cal | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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