Honey Mustard Chicken

A bowl with baked chicken legs with honey and mustard.

5 from 20 votes

This baked honey mustard chicken made is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Chicken legs marinated with a classic combination of creamy Dijon mustard, sweet honey, lemon juice then baked until golden and delicious. Thick pan juices make a delicious gravy over steamed rice or buttered noodles. The best part it's simple, easy and quick to make.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, French

Keyword 30 minute meals, baked chicken, baking, chicken, chicken recipes, cooking, Honey, meal, mustard

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 410kcal

Author Veena Azmanov

Cost $10

Equipment

Ingredients

8 Chicken - legs or thighs
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper

Marinade:

¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup Honey
¼ cup Melted butter
1 clove Garlic minced
½ tsp Paprika
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Thyme fresh or ½ tsp dried

Metric - US customary

Instructions

Clean, skin, wash and pat dry the chicken pieces.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
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 15 minutes to an hour (or a couple of hours in the fridge).
Preheat the oven at 200 C/ 400 F
Arrange the chicken pieces with all the marinade in a baking dish
Bake uncovered for about 30 to 40 minutes until nice and golden or the internal temperature of the chicken is 185F
To ensure the chicken does not dry out make sure to baste and turn the chicken pieces in the marinade ( I do this at least twice)
When done remove the chicken pieces on to a serving platter.
The pan will have lots of sauce - which tastes delicious on its own.
Tip - If you like a thick gravy you can thicken the pan juices in a saucepan with ½ tbsp flour. Cook until just thicken then pour over the chicken again.

Notes

Substitute -

This marinde will work with

8 chicken thighs - same temperature and cooking time
4 chicken breast skin-on - bake at 180 C for 35 to 40 minutes
4 chicken bread skin-less - bake at 160 C for 35 to 40 minutes
4 chicken quarters - thighs & legs joined - same temperature - 40 to 50 minutes cooking time.

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