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Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe – Simple and Easy

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Golden Honey Mustard Chicken

This classic honey mustard chicken is as easy as it can get. The chicken is marinated with a creamy honey mustard marinade then baked until golden. The resulting juices are thick and creamy. Serve it with a bowl of hot steaming rice or good old crusty bread.

Nothing beats a good old classic recipe. Right? And there are just that many ways to play with it.  Sometimes it’s best to leave the winning formula just the way it is.  Like this one. I’ve eaten it for many years just this way. We licked the bowl every single time mom made it.  Now my kids enjoy it to the last bit.

This recipe is really simple, easy and effortless. I mean really –  Mix the marinade, toss in the chicken, bake for 45 minutes.!! Dinner is served.

This classic honey mustard chicken is as easy as it can get.  The chicken is marinated with a creamy honey mustard marinade then baked until golden. The resulting  juices are thick and creamy. Serve it with a bowl of hot steaming rice or good old crusty bread.

Golden Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Let’s talk ingredients and substitute. 

  • Chicken – I usually always use either chicken thighs or legs. You can use breast of course. If you do reduce the cooking time by 10 minutes.
  • Mustard – I use a good Dijon creamy mustard. Mustard has a strong flavor but when mixed with honey!! absolutely heavenly. So no you won’t find it too mustardy.
  • Honey – Use a good quality thick honey that really brings out the flavor of the mustard.
  • Soy Sauce – It’s just a tad but it helps give that little golden color you see.
  • Thyme – I love the flavor or thyme with chicken and it’s not really strong so two to three sprigs are just right.
This classic honey mustard chicken is as easy as it can get.  The chicken is marinated with a creamy honey mustard marinade then baked until golden. The resulting  juices are thick and creamy. Serve it with a bowl of hot steaming rice or good old crusty bread.

Golden Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Try the slow cooker?

Absolutely!! This recipe works a treat in the slow cooker. Tow things are different when done in the slow cooker – One is the color. The color is not golden but a pale mustard yellow. The resulting sauce/gravy is runnier but again we do thicken the sauce so you can add a 1 tbsp of corn flour for the last one hour. So here’s what you can do with a slow cooker.

Add the chicken and the marinade sauce in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 hours or on high for 2 hours. Then add one tbsp cornflour/cornstarch slurry to the sauce and cook for a further 2 hours on low. Voila!! Slow cooker Honey Mustard Chicken is done.

I love the color I get when baked in the oven. Well, it reminds me of my mom’s Honey Mustard Chicken… need I say more..?

This classic honey mustard chicken is as easy as it can get.  The chicken is marinated with a creamy honey mustard marinade then baked until golden. The resulting  juices are thick and creamy. Serve it with a bowl of hot steaming rice or good old crusty bread.

Golden Honey Mustard Chicken

Recipe – Honey Mustard Chicken 

Ingredients 

  • Chicken – 8 legs (or thighs)
  • Flour – 1/2 tbsp
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Marinade

  • Dijon mustard – 1/4 cup
  • Honey – 1/4 cup
  • Melted butter  – 1/4 cup
  • Garlic  – 1 clove (1 tsp minced)
  • Paprika – 1/2 tsp
  • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
  • Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
  • Dried oregano or thyme – 1/2 tbsp
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Clean remove skin, wash and pat dry the chicken pieces.

Marinate Chicken

  • Add all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir well to combine.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Coat the chicken well on all sides.
  • Cover with cling wrap and let rest for a few minutes/an hour or a couple of hours in the fridge.

Cook Chicken

  • Bake in a preheated oven at 200 C /400 F for about 45 minutes until nice and golden.
  • The pan will have lots of sauce – which taste delicious on its own.

Make Gravy 

  • If you prefer a thicker gravy you could thicken the sauce.
  • Carefully pour the juices in a saute pan – remove excess oil.
  • Add the 1/2 tbsp flour and stir until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve hot.

Serving 

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This classic honey mustard chicken is as easy as it can get.  The chicken is marinated with a creamy honey mustard marinade then baked until golden. The resulting  juices are thick and creamy. Serve it with a bowl of hot steaming rice or good old crusty bread.

Golden Honey Mustard Chicken

Recipe Card – Golden Honey Mustard Chicken 

This classic honey mustard chicken is as easy as it can get.  The chicken is marinated with a creamy honey mustard marinade then baked until golden. The resulting  juices are thick and creamy. Serve it with a bowl of hot steaming rice or good old crusty bread.

Golden Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Author: Veena Azmanov
This classic honey mustard chicken is as easy as it can get.  The chicken is marinated with a creamy honey mustard marinade then baked until golden. The resulting juices are thick and creamy. Serve it with a bowl of hot steaming rice or good old crusty bread.
5 from 16 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch
Cuisine: French
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings
Calories: 410kcal
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 Chicken - legs or thighs
  • 1/2 tbsp Flour
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Melted butter
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp Dried oregano or thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Metric - US customary

Instructions

  • Clean remove skin, wash and pat dry the chicken pieces.

Marinate Chicken

  • Add all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir well to combine.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Coat the chicken well on all sides.
  • Cover with cling wrap and let rest for a few minutes/an hour or a couple of hours in the fridge. 

Cook Chicken

  • Bake in a preheated oven at 200 C /400 F for about 45 minutes until nice and golden.
  • The pan will have lots of sauce - which taste delicious on its own. 

Make Gravy 

  • If you prefer a thicker gravy you could thicken the sauce. 
  • Carefully pour the juices in a saute pan - remove excess oil.
  • Add the 1/2 tbsp flour and stir until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve hot.
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Nutrition Information

Serving: 295g | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.1g | Protein: 51.4g | Fat: 17.3g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 256mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8.9g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%
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Comments

  5. Danielle

    A tried and true recipe with great flavors and beautiful colors – brava! The addition of soy sauce is something I wouldn’t have considered, but it totally makes sense! And I really appreciate your straightforward instructions and tips for substitutions or changes.

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  9. Vicky

    I have all these ingredients at home and am going to try this. I think this is something even my picky kids will enjoy and I love the fact that I can get it on the table quickly.

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  12. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

    You’re right — sometimes it’s not worth it to mess with what works. The mustard honey chicken looks delicious! I love the combination of flavors — some sweetness, acidity, and spice. YUM! I will certainly have to make this — an easy recipe for a busy time.

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  14. Denise Wright

    That looks so good! I love the tip about adding a bit of soy sauce for color because I think that’s really important (at least for my family). I can’t wait to try this because i think it’s something my son would love (and he’s very picky). 🙂

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