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Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks

By:Nagi
Published:22 Feb '19Updated:24 Sep '19
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This Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks recipe is a perfect, effortless way to make baked chicken legs in the oven. With a magical 4 ingredient sauce, no marinating required, these chicken drumsticks are golden, sticky and everyone loves them!

Plus an optional side of buttery, crispy smashed potatoes for a drumsticks dinner made on one tray!

Close up of Honey Mustard sauce being drizzled over Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Sticky Baked Chicken Drumsticks recipe

This baked Chicken Drumsticks recipe is one of those gems that you’re going to want to keep in your back pocket. Here’s why you’re going to love it and make it over and over again:

  • Unbelievably easy – just spoon sauce over the chicken legs and bake;

  • Magical 5 ingredient Honey Mustard Sauce

  • They roast beautifully so they’re sticky and golden;

  • The flavour is universally pleasing. It’s not too sweet, not too salty, it’s finger lickin’ good!

Difference between chicken legs and drumsticks?

Chicken legs and drumsticks are the same thing. Everybody’s favourite part of Roast Chicken!

Overhead photo of easy chicken dinner - Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Smashed Potatoes on a silver tray with a side of steamed broccolini

What you need for Honey Mustard baked chicken legs

Here’s all you need – chicken legs, plus 4 simple ingredients for the magical Honey Mustard Sauce:

  • Dijon mustard (or other plain mild mustard)

  • Honey

  • Garlic

  • Cornflour / cornstarch*

There are very few sauces in this world that taste so great with so few ingredients. And it coats the chicken legs so well, making them beautifully sticky!

*  Without cornflour, the sauce is super watery because of all the chicken juices.

How to make baked chicken legs

Pop the chicken legs on a tray, spoon over sauce and bake!

In this recipe, I’ve completed the meal with a side of crispy smashed potatoes made on the same tray. In order to do this, I’ve created a “barrier” between the chicken and potatoes using foil. This makes for easier cleaning up and stops the chicken juices leaking over to the potatoes which makes them soggy instead of crispy!

To prepare the potatoes quickly, I just microwave them. Then place on the tray, squish, drizzle with butter or oil. Together, the potatoes and chicken legs 50 to 60 minutes to bake to perfection – crispy potatoes and sticky chicken legs with tender flesh.

How to make Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Legs with Crispy Smashed Potatoes

How long does it take to cook drumsticks in the oven?

Sticky drumsticks like this take 50 minutes to cook in the oven at 180°C/350F. This makes them caramelised on the outside with tender flesh.

Some recipes will say to bake them at a higher temperature (220°C/425F) for around 30 minutes. While they will cook through in this time, I find that the flesh is a bit too chewy for my taste.

Sticky drumsticks AND crispy potatoes!

And here’s how they come out – sticky and saucy drumsticks on one side, and crispy potatoes on the other side!

Overhead photo of Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Smashed Potatoes on a silver tray with a side of steamed broccolini

Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Smashed Potatoes on a silver tray with a side of steamed broccolini on a rustic ceramic plate, ready to be eaten

One tray winner winner chicken dinner!

  • Sticky baked chicken drumsticks;

  • Honey Mustard Sauce; AND

  • crispy smashed potatoes.

Throw on a side of steamed veggies of choice and dinner is done.

Active effort time: just over 10 minutes.

Marinating time: Zero

Deliciousness rating: Well, let’s put it this way. There’s a reason why there’s only 7 drumsticks in the photo above when the recipe calls for 8….  Honestly, I have the self control of a child. It’s a disgrace. ?

– Nagi x


Watch how to make it


More terrific baked chicken drumstick recipes

  • Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

  • Drumsticks with Chinese Plum Sauce

  • Jamaican Jerk Drumsticks

  • Greek Chicken (make this with drumsticks instead of thighs)

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Close up of sticky Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks and crispy smashed potatoes, fresh out of the oven.

Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Author: Nagi
Prep: 11 mins
Cook: 1 hr
Total: 1 hr 11 mins
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Western
4.98 from 145 votes
Servings4
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Recipe video above. A terrifically easy baked chicken drumsticks with a magical 4 ingredient Honey Mustard sauce. Plus, option to add crispy smashed potatoes for an effortless dinner on one tray!

Ingredients

Smashed Potatoes (optional):

  • 4 x 150g/5oz potatoes (Note 1)
  • 2 tbsp / 30 g olive oil or melted butter

Chicken:

  • 8 chicken legs (about 1 kg / 2 lb) (Note 2)
  • 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 clove , minced
  • 1 tsp cornflour/cornstarch (Note 4)
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

For serving (optional):

  • Fresh thyme leaves or chopped parsley
  • Steamed broccolini

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.

Recipe Notes:

1. Potatoes - Can also boil about 25 minutes. I use the everyday dirt brushed potatoes or washed potatoes for this recipe (the most common potato types here in Australia). Any all purpose potato will be great with this. US: Red or Yukon gold is ideal - great crunch!
Can also use baby potatoes like in these Ultra Crispy Smashed Potatoes recipe. Most potatoes will be fine here - high starch potatoes will yield a fluffier inside, whereas waxy potatoes are a bit less fluffy but are sort of creamy. You'll love both!
2. Chicken - Or 4 to 5 bone in, skin on thighs, same cook time and method. Skinless boneless thighs will also work but only need 40 minutes in the oven so put the potatoes in first then add the thighs after 20 minutes.
3. Mustard - Or other smooth mustard (even that bright yellow stuff you put on hot dogs!), but not super spicy English mustard - unless you want it so spicy it blows your head off!
4. Cornflour - Without this, the sauce is watery because of the chicken juices. With this, you have a glossy, syrupy Honey Mustard sauce to drizzle all over the chicken and your veggies.
5. Potatoes - No need to prick, doesn't matter if they burst slightly. Doesn't even matter if they are not 100% cooked all the way through as long as they are cooked enough to squish.
6. Or fork or bottom of glass or spatula. If you can get rough ridges on the surface, you get better golden crispy bits!
7. SAUCE adjustments: This sauce thickness will be affected by how juicy your drumsticks are but it's super easy to adjust the sauce. Remove drumsticks and if it's too thick, add a tiny bit of water. If still watery, pop it back in the oven (without chicken) for a couple of minutes - it will thicken up super fast. 
8. STORAGE: Drumsticks will reheat great from fridge or thawed from freezer. Spoon over share of sauce too! I just microwave to reheat. Crispy potato will recrisp in the oven - 180C/350F for around 10 minutes.
9. Nutrition per serving, including potato, chicken and all sauce, excludes steamed veg.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 370gCalories: 577cal (29%)
Keywords: Baked Chicken Drumsticks, Chicekn Drumsticks
Did you make this recipe?I love hearing how you went with my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @RecipeTinEats.

Originally published 25 April 2018. Post and recipe tidied up and updated for housekeeping matters. No change to recipe ingredients.

Life of Dozer

This recipe was originally published on ANZAC Day in Australia, on 25 April 2018. It’s a day when we commemorate the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (“ANZACs”) who served and sacrificed for our country in the first world war.

Dozer wears an Anzac rosemary sprig on his collar for (most of) the day and we make a donation to the ANZAC Appeal. A very small gesture. #LestWeForget?

Dozer Anzac Day 2018

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369 Comments

  1. Mary says

    October 25, 2021 at 8:02 pm

    Hi Nagi,

    Hubby is on a strict diet, is it possible to use chix breast for this recipe? Many thanks in advance xx

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 26, 2021 at 10:59 am

      Chicken thighs are better for this (see note 2). You can use boneless thighs. Breasts dry out too much. Thanks! N x

      Reply
      • Mary says

        October 26, 2021 at 6:20 pm

        Thank you! xx

        Reply
  2. Ingrid Vogel says

    October 19, 2021 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    Made it now a few times and it turns out very delicious everytime. The perfect, very easy and quick dinner for only me.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 19, 2021 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks! N x

      Reply
  3. Jessica says

    October 16, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this and WOW, what a hit! Even my picky child LOVES it and the crispy potatoes are marvellous. Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Nina Naumenko says

    October 7, 2021 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    Easy and yummy! No need for marinating makes it a quick chicken dish!

    Reply
  5. Kim says

    September 20, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    My sauce didn’t thicken. I followed your recipe to a T. ???

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 21, 2021 at 11:47 am

      Sounds like you may of just needed a slightly higher heat for it to reduce and thicken sorry Kim! N x

      Reply
  6. Susan says

    September 13, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    5 stars
    Another awesome recipe, thanks Nagi. Super easy and super tasty. Unfortunately the sauce disappeared during cooking so I would probably double it next time. I made the potatoes also and they were a big hit. You are my go to as your recipes are always so good 👍🏼

    Reply
  7. S says

    September 8, 2021 at 12:52 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe turned out great! Even my daughter who is very picky likes it!

    Reply
  8. Kat says

    September 1, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    5 stars
    Bloody delicious as alway . This will be a staple in our daily rotation .
    Thanks Nagi !

    Reply
  9. Heathrr says

    September 1, 2021 at 9:38 pm

    Another yummy recipe with minimal faff! I also made the crispy smashed potatoes – they were so so delish and crunchy! I slightly overcooked (at boiling step) the potatoes but it didn’t matter in the end. Thanks again Nagi

    Reply
  10. Janet Bailey says

    August 30, 2021 at 9:15 am

    5 stars
    Just made this tonight. Chicken was incredibly tasty
    And potatoes were lovely and
    crisp. Used maple syrup as I didn’t have honey. Absolutely delicious

    Reply
  11. Sally Mason says

    August 29, 2021 at 7:22 pm

    4 stars
    Quick and easy. Another amazing meal

    Reply
  12. Lisa says

    August 25, 2021 at 8:23 am

    Can this be prepared but not cooked and then frozen? Looks wonderful.

    Reply
  13. Daisy says

    August 23, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    Juicy chicken in heavenly sauce and crispy yet soft potatoes make the weeknight dinner licking good. I serve this with vegetable soup. How can a meal be made so easily yet taste so delicious? Love love love your recipes, Nagi!

    Reply
  14. Jill says

    August 23, 2021 at 5:01 pm

    The potatoes are our new “go to”. Easy and delicious if you already have the oven on for something else. We liked the chicken but didn’t find it a stand out dish. Sticky, gooey and nice tho.

    Reply
  15. David Smith says

    August 20, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    I cooked this last night and as usual with your recipes, it was good, but, I just ate the leftovers, microwaved, and damn, it was great. The sauce thickened up to glorious sticky gloop. Another winner.

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      August 21, 2021 at 12:49 pm

      Is the oven temp 180 fan forced?

      Reply
  16. Lorraine says

    July 22, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    Just finished serving this for my family. Chicken and potatoes! With a simple garden salad. Was simply devoured. SO SIMPLE YET INCREDIBLY TASTY. Gonna try with maple syrup and adding chilli flakes next time.
    Thanks Nagi for yet another winner.

    Reply
  17. Marco says

    July 3, 2021 at 10:49 pm

    5 stars
    Made this (including potatoes) for the family, They all loved it, So simple to make. Never thought I’d microwave potatoes.

    Thanks!!’n

    Reply
  18. Holly says

    July 2, 2021 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe scaled up to serve 6 people using bone in skin on thighs and cooked the chicken and smashed potatoes using two separate pans. Absolutely beautiful and what a perfect simple recipe that is easy enough for a weeknight but nice enough to serve company. The Dijon-honey-garlic smell is quite pungent but the final sauce is extremely well balanced and so delicious. The potatoes were so crispy and tender and you get to enjoy the healthiest part by keeping the skin. Love it!

    Thanks Nagi 🙂

    Holly x

    Reply
  19. Madie says

    June 29, 2021 at 10:19 am

    5 stars
    Thank you Nagi! This recipe is absolutely delicious, potatoes and all. Definitely a meal that gets requested time and time again.

    Reply
  20. sykcshaco says

    June 21, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    5 stars
    Nagi, tried this recipe twice and love it very much. This time round I have substitute the honey with Maple syrup as I don’t have honey in my pantry but it turn out pretty good. My kid love it very much.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 22, 2021 at 8:34 pm

      That’s great to hear Sykcshaco!! N x

      Reply
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