Description
This Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks recipe offers a simple yet flavorful meal featuring tender chicken legs coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Paired with crispy smashed potatoes and fresh steamed broccolini, it’s an effortless, one-tray dinner perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 x 150g/5oz potatoes
- 2 tbsp / 30g olive oil or melted butter
Chicken & Sauce
- 8 chicken legs (about 1 kg / 2 lb)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard (or use more Dijon)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp cornflour/cornstarch
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Fresh thyme leaves or chopped parsley
Side
- Steamed broccolini
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for baking the chicken and potatoes.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Boil the potatoes in salted water until just tender. Drain, then gently smash each potato slightly. Toss them with 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter to coat evenly.
- Arrange Potatoes on Tray: Spread the smashed potatoes in a single layer on a large baking tray, making space for the chicken drumsticks.
- Make the Honey Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tsp olive oil, Dijon mustard, wholegrain mustard, honey, minced garlic, cornflour, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Coat the Chicken: Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Brush or toss them in the honey mustard sauce to coat evenly.
- Arrange Chicken on Tray: Place the coated chicken drumsticks on the baking tray alongside the smashed potatoes.
- Bake Everything: Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, turning the chicken and potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Check for Doneness: Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) and the skin is golden and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves or chopped parsley over the cooked chicken and potatoes. Serve hot with steamed broccolini on the side.
Notes
- Recipe video available above for visual guidance.
- This recipe uses a quick and simple 4-ingredient honey mustard sauce that adds fantastic flavor with minimal prep.
- Adding crispy smashed potatoes makes this a convenient one-tray meal.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to elevate the dish’s appearance and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 370 g
- Calories: 577 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
