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Golden-brown chicken drumsticks coated in a glossy honey mustard sauce with fresh parsley.
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Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks

Baked until juicy, Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks combine sweet honey with tangy Dijon, whole grain mustard, lemon, and seasonings for an oven-baked chicken dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks skin on, bone in
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary dried, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika any kind

Honey Mustard Marinade

  • 1 whole lemon juiced
  • 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup chicken broth low sodium
  • ½ teaspoon ginger finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons lightly flavored olive oil
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnishing
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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken and Marinade

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel. Make a slit on the surface of each drumstick, if desired.
  • Generously spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the drumsticks in the dish with space between each piece to prevent overcrowding.
  • Mix the honey mustard marinade ingredients in a separate bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken.
  • Massage the honey mustard marinade evenly over the chicken with your hands. Spray the chicken generously with cooking spray.

Bake the Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks

  • Bake the chicken uncovered for 30 minutes. Flip the drumsticks and pour the remaining honey mustard marinade over the chicken.
  • Bake the chicken for another 20 minutes or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
    Note: If desired, broil the chicken for up to 5 minutes for a golden, crisp finish. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Baste the chicken with the sauce from the baking dish before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Substitute the honey with an equal amount of maple syrup for a different sweet flavor.
  • Use olive oil spray to coat the baking dish and help prevent the drumsticks from sticking.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg