Description
Succulent honey mustard chicken drumsticks bring Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table with minimal effort. Golden-brown drumsticks glazed in tangy honey mustard sauce promise a delightful meal that satisfies both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 10 chicken drumsticks
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400°F (200°C) and covering a baking sheet with parchment paper for simplified post-cooking cleanup.
- Create a zesty marinade by thoroughly whisking honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Meticulously blot chicken drumsticks with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring optimal marinade adherence.
- Generously coat each drumstick with the prepared honey mustard mixture, carefully rotating to achieve uniform coverage.
- Strategically position drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing between pieces to promote even heat circulation.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until drumsticks transform into a rich golden brown and internal temperature reaches a safe 165°F (75°C).
- Allow drumsticks to rest momentarily after removing from oven, enabling juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Enhance visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the finished drumsticks before serving.
Notes
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan-friendly version, ensuring equal sweetness and consistency.
- Pat chicken thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, helping achieve crispy, golden-brown skin during baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee precise doneness, preventing undercooked or dried-out chicken drumsticks.
- Marinate chicken for 2-4 hours before baking to enhance flavor penetration and tenderize the meat, creating more succulent results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg