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. Â Sometimes it’s best to leave the winning formula just the way it is. Â Like this one. I’ve eaten it for many years just this way. We licked the bowl every single time mom made it. Â Now my kids enjoy it to the last bit.
This recipe is really simple, easy and effortless. I mean really – Â Mix the marinade, toss in the chicken, bake for 45 minutes.!! Dinner is served.
Golden Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Let’s talk ingredients and substitute.Â
- 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.
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..?
Golden Honey Mustard Chicken
Recipe – Honey Mustard ChickenÂ
IngredientsÂ
- 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 GravyÂ
- 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.
ServingÂ
- This goes well with steamed rice, mashed potatoes or Whole Wheat bread.
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Golden Honey Mustard Chicken
Recipe Card – Golden Honey Mustard ChickenÂ
Golden Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
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
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.Â
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 GravyÂ
- 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.
Nutrition Information
You can find more of my chicken recipes like my favorite Quick Ginger Chicken Stir Fry, Quick Chicken and Pepper Stir Fry, Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Curry, Honey Balsamic Chicken, Lemon Butter Chicken and more.
I love classic honey mustard chicken recipe. I usually add a small teaspoon of vinegar but I never added soy sauce. It’s a good idea to get some nice color.
Thanks Edyta. Yes, the main purpose of the soy sauce is to add color in this recipe. I love when the chicken has this beautiful golden color.
Yum! The flavors in this sound so delicious and I’m adding it to my meal plan ASAP!
Thank you Sues, I hope you enjoy it.
That looks finger licking good! We eat a lot of chicken, so we’re always on the lookout for new ways to fix it. This is on the list!
You will definitely love this Carlee. I hope you try it.
Dijon mustard and honey go so well together, especially with chicken! This looks like one comforting dinner 🙂
Absolutely Dawn. They are perfect together. Thanks
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.
Thank you Danielle. Yes, the soy sauce is just for color in this recipe and it really does give it that pretty color
I’m trying to freshen up my slow cooker recipes – this is a keeper. Thanks!
Thank you Cindy. I hope you enjoy this one.
This recipe looks and sounds amazing! Love the addition of the soy sauce!
Thank you Sarah. Thanks
i feel like I can taste the flavors! So much deliciousness.I’m saving this one to make soon!
Thank you April. It is really delicious and you must try it.
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.
Absolutely Vicky. Even my picky eaters enjoy this. Chicken with honey is always a keep for kids.
I put honey mustard salad dressing on EVERYTHING so wondering why I’ve never made honey mustard chicken! Thanks for the recipe!
Ha! I know what you mean Emma. Honey mustard is definitely a very versatile combination.
I love the sauce on this chicken. What a great dinner for any night of the week. I know my grandkids would love this one for sure. That sauce on rice would be amazing.
Absolutely Gloria. Perfect for a week night or weekend. Lots of rich flavors. My kids love the sauce over rice and I’m sure your grandkids will love it too.
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.
Thank you Marisa. Definitely don’t like messing with a winning recipes. I love this one just the way it is.
That looks amazing. I want all that AND all the sauce there. Wowwwwww!
Thank you Michelle. It’s a really simple and easy recipe
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). 🙂
Thank you Denise. Yes I do love to add a bit of soy sauce to intensify the flavors.
I agree! Why fix what’s not broken right? 🙂 This looks so delicious! Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Thank you Jolina
This chicken recipe sounds delicious.
I like that you blog is authentic.
Maybe you like our chicken fricassee recipe.
Greetings from Germany. Cheers, Al.