Sticky, golden, and just sweet enough, these honey-mustard drumsticks are a weeknight winner: a simple marinade does all the work, and the oven turns it into a glossy, caramelized coating. Serve them hot with rice, potatoes, or a crisp salad for a dinner everyone will ask for again. If you like sweet-savory chicken, you will also enjoy our Honey and Soy-Glazed Oven Ribs and Juicy Marinated Roast Chicken.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks (about 1 kg / 2.2 lb)
- 3 tbsp runny honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp mustard
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp sweet ground paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat the drumsticks dry; remove any remaining pin feathers. Season with salt.
- Whisk together the honey, lemon juice, mustard, oil, garlic, and paprika to make the marinade.
- Toss the drumsticks in the marinade until fully coated. Leave at room temperature for 1 hour (or longer in the fridge).
- Arrange in a baking dish and roast at 200 C (400 F) for 35-40 minutes, turning once, until sticky, golden, and cooked through.
- Spoon the pan juices over the drumsticks and serve hot.
Tips
- Pat the drumsticks very dry before marinating so the glaze clings and browns instead of steaming.
- Line the dish with foil or parchment for easy cleanup, as the honey glaze can stick as it caramelizes.
- Check that the juices run clear and the thickest part is cooked through before serving. For more chicken cooking inspiration, visit Allrecipes.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 110 kcal, protein 6 g, fat 4.9 g, carbs 11 g.
For another sticky, oven-baked favorite, try our Sticky-Glazed Chicken Drumsticks next time.