Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks
Cooked until juicy and with only six ingredients, these Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks are an easy, budget-friendly dinner recipe. The perfect blend of sweet, tangy flavor, these chicken drumsticks pair well with any kind of side.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 45 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 4
- 🍽 Calories: 339 kcals
- 📋Main Ingredients: Chicken drumsticks, Dijon mustard, oil, honey, and seasonings.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free.
- ⭐ Why You’ll Love It: They’re sticky-sweet with a pop of bold flavor and easy to make on busy weeknights.
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These baked honey mustard drumsticks are one of my favorite easy chicken dinners because they come out juicy, flavorful, and family-friendly. The honey mustard sauce caramelizes in the oven while the chicken stays tender, making this the kind of low-effort meal that works perfectly on busy weeknights alongside easy sides like this bacon ranch pasta salad with sour cream.
I normally already have everything I need for this recipe, so I can throw it together quickly without a last-minute grocery trip.
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- A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Why The Recipe Works💭
- Ingredients and Substitutions
- Flavors To Try
- How To Make Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks
- Helpful Hints
- How To Store Them
- How To Use It
- Baked Honey Mustard Drumsticks FAQs
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Why The Recipe Works💭
Easy: There are only 6 ingredients and minimal kitchen effort to whip up these chicken legs.
Flavorful: A delicious honey mustard flavor that can be adjusted to your own tastes and preferences, just like this BBQ chicken breast in the air fryer.
Budget-friendly: Most chicken drumsticks can be found on BOGO sale throughout the month if you keep your eyes open!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Mustard: Though Dijon mustard is used, any other mustard will work and bring out a new flavor.
- Oil: I prefer to use avocado oil for its high heat point. This is my go-to for Japanese teriyaki edamame, too.
- Chicken drumsticks: You can use the seasonings on other cuts of chicken; just know that the cooking times will vary.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Tools you’ll need
Before starting the recipe, you’ll want to have all your kitchen essentials ready. I recommend having the following items:
Flavors To Try
Below are a few fun ways to vary the taste of the baked chicken drumsticks.
- Lemon pepper: Skip the honey and mustard and toss the drumsticks in oil and lemon juice before sprinkling on a blend of sea salt, cracked pepper, and garlic powder.
- Saucy: If you love the sweet flavor, drizzle barbecue sauce over the chicken drumsticks before you bake them. Then, broil for a minute or two at the end of the cooking time for a sticky glaze.
- Spicy: If you love a kick of heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes or hot sauce into the mix. I do this with air fryer pineapple chicken skewers sometimes.
How To Make Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks
Step 1: Mix the oil, honey, mustard, salt, and spices in a bowl. Add the drumsticks and toss until coated.
Step 2: Place the drumsticks in a baking dish in a single layer.
Step 3: Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
Note
Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken drumsticks are cooked all the way through. The final temperature should be 165F. The cooking time is roughly 40 minutes, but it will depend on the size of the drumsticks.
Helpful Hints
Pro tip: Marinate If Possible
Marinating the chicken legs for even 15 minutes will bring out the honey mustard flavor so much more.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry before adding the sauce to help the skin crisp up better in the oven.
- If the sauce starts browning too quickly, loosely tent the drumsticks with foil near the end of baking.
How To Store Them
In the fridge: Once cooked and cooled, you can leave the chicken drumsticks intact or peel the meat off of them. Store either in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheating: Reheat chicken drumsticks in the oven on low until heated through. You may need a splash of broth or water to bring back their juices. Or reheat them in an air fryer for a couple of minutes.
Freezing: You can also freeze cooked chicken drumsticks once cooled in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. When you need them, let them thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven.
How To Use It
These honey mustard chicken legs pair well with just about any easy side dish, which makes them perfect for busy weeknights. Below are a few ways we enjoy them:
- Served with extra honey mustard sauce on the side for dipping because, honestly, nobody ever complains about extra sauce.
- Served with simple sides like loaded smashed potatoes in the air fryer, rice, or steamed vegetables.
- Paired with fresh salads like this, a spinach strawberry salad with lemon dressing for an easy, balanced dinner.
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Baked Honey Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
- 8-10 Chicken drumsticks
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Liquid honey
- 2 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp Coriander
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 360F. Mix olive oil, honey, mustard, salt and spices in a bowl.
- Place the chicken drumsticks in a bowl and toss thoroughly until each drumsticks is coated. If desired, leave for 15 minutes, covering the bowl with cling film.
- Place the drumsticks in a baking dish in a single layer. This can be a metal, ceramic or glass baking dish, as well as a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes. Larger drumsticks may take longer. For example, 20+20 minutes.
Notes
- Serve the chicken drumsticks hot or warm with sauce or dip.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken drumsticks are cooked all the way through.
- The final temperature should be 165F.
- The cooking time is roughly 40 minutes, but it will depend on the size of the drumsticks.
- Marinating the chicken legs for even 15 minutes will bring out the honey mustard flavor so much more.
Nutrition
Equipment
- Baking dish
My kids love the subtle sweet flavor of these drumsticks!