Best 7 Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Legs Recipes

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If you are looking for a delectable and savory dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds, honey mustard baked chicken legs are the perfect choice. This classic recipe combines the sweet and tangy flavors of honey and mustard with tender and juicy chicken legs, resulting in a delectable meal that is both flavorful and satisfying. Whether you are cooking for a weeknight dinner or preparing a special occasion feast, this dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. With its crispy skin, moist interior, and irresistible sauce, honey mustard baked chicken legs are a true culinary delight that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN



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Quick and easy to prepare, and the kids love it too!

Provided by Mary Annthipie Bane

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup honey
½ cup prepared mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. Mix well. Pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 296.4 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

4-INGREDIENT HONEY MUSTARD BAKED CHICKEN LEGS



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These 4-Ingredient Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Legs are sweet, sticky, and perfectly tangy. Once you try these oven baked chicken legs, you'll never go back to a regular old baked chicken recipe!

Provided by Melissa Griffiths

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2.5 pounds chicken legs (about 8)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, and whole grain mustard.
  • Place the chicken legs in a baking dish so that they are mostly all touching, an 11x7 inch pan was perfect for me.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spoon the honey mustard sauce evenly over the chicken.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and flip the chicken over and then spoon the sauce over the tops again.
  • Bake an additional 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and flip the chicken over and then spoon the sauce over the tops again.
  • Bake an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
  • Remove from the oven, and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the tops one additional time before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Sugar 18.5 g, Sodium 530.5 mg, Fat 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 43.5 g, Cholesterol 206.3 mg

HONEY-MUSTARD BAKED CHICKEN LEGS



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Baked chicken legs with a sweet, strong flavor throughout. You can also use chicken thighs for this recipe.

Provided by Tarahlynn Sweitzer

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons honey mustard
4 teaspoons honey
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon meat tenderizer
2 chicken leg quarters with skin

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine oil, honey mustard, and honey in a bowl until well combined. Stir in garlic, paprika, chives, basil, adobo seasoning, onion powder, and meat tenderizer. Stir until fully blended.
  • Coat the bottom of a glass baking dish with 2 to 3 tablespoons of mustard sauce mixture. Place chicken legs on top and cover with the rest of the sauce mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 60 to 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 43.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 456.5 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

THESE HONEY MUSTARD BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS ARE AMAZING!



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These Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks are AMAZING!

Provided by Rachel Maser - CleanFoodCrush

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 chicken drumsticks, about 1 1/2 lbs.
1/3 cup raw honey
2 Tbsps Dijon mustard
2 Tbsps whole grain Dijon musard
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsps smoked paprika
sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste (about an 1/8-1/4 teaspoon each)
a small handful of fresh parsley leaves, chopped as garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees f. and lightly rub or spray a large baking dish with cooking oil such as avocado oil.
  • Pat your chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
  • Place the chicken drums into the prepared dish and season with a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk mustards, honey, paprika and garlic, and onion powder until smooth. Yes, we use TWO types of dijon mustard in this recipe for AWESOME flavor!
  • Pour this sauce evenly over the chicken and toss gently to coat well.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through (internal temp should read 165F).
  • Turn on the broiler and broil chicken for additional 2-3 minutes just until they crisp up and get that nice glaze on top. YUM!
  • Carefully remove from oven and garnish with parsley if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

HONEY-MUSTARD BAKED CHICKEN



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I just love how easy this recipe is to put together! I like to bake the chicken ahead, chill it, and serve it as "finger food" for informal gatherings and picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 broiler/fryer chickens, cut up
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large shallow baking pan. In saucepan, melt butter; stir in the remaining ingredients and heat through. Brush glaze over chicken. , Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until chicken juices run clear, basting frequently with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ROASTED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN



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I love a good roasted chicken, and this one is easy and delicious. After a quick prep, the marinade does its magic in the fridge until time for roasting. It's fun to dress the dish up by season based on whatever vegetables are fresh at the market. -Kara Brook, Owings Mills, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup honey
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons chicken seasoning
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
VEGETABLES:
1-1/2 pounds baby red potatoes
1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 to 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chicken seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bowl. Preheat oven to 450°. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together., Roast 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, rosemary, oil, chicken seasoning, salt and pepper. Add to roasting pan; reduce oven setting to 350°., Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/2 - 1-3/4 hours, adding the lemon slices during the last 15 minutes of roasting and brushing occasionally with reserved marinade. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly., Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving; discard rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 919mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

BAKED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN



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Make and share this Baked Honey Mustard Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, or a combo)
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Arrange chicken pieces in a shallow baking dish.
  • In a saucepan over med-low heat, combine remaining ingredients. Heat and stir until melted and well-blended.
  • Pour over chicken pieces.
  • Bake at 325° for about 60-75 minutes (or until done); basting chicken occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.1, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 105.9, Sodium 261.1, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.7, Protein 22.8

Tips:

  • To ensure evenly cooked chicken legs, ensure they are all roughly the same size.
  • Pat the chicken legs dry before tossing them in the honey mustard mixture. This helps the marinade adhere better to the chicken and results in a crispier skin.
  • Use a good quality honey mustard. A homemade honey mustard sauce will yield the best flavor, but a store-bought variety can also be used.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish. If necessary, use two baking dishes to ensure the chicken legs have enough space to cook evenly.
  • Roast the chicken legs in a preheated oven. This helps to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly throughout.
  • Baste the chicken legs with the honey mustard mixture halfway through cooking. This helps to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Cook the chicken legs until they are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Conclusion:

Honey mustard baked chicken legs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, with a crispy skin and a flavorful honey mustard glaze. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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