Description
Honey mustard chicken legs are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, transforming any meal into a delightful experience. Coated in a luscious honey mustard glaze, these succulent chicken legs roast to golden perfection, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Arrange chicken legs skin-side up in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey and Dijon mustard until smooth; optionally add garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Brush the honey mustard mixture liberally over each chicken leg.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165?F (75?C) and edges are caramelized.
- Serve warm, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg