Best 7 Honeyed Chicken Legs Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, honeyed chicken legs stand out as a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds and captivates the senses. With a combination of sweet, savory, and slightly crispy textures, these chicken legs offer a mouthwatering experience that is both satisfying and memorable. Whether you prefer a simple marinade or a complex glaze, there's a honeyed chicken leg recipe out there to suit every palate. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill or preheat the oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

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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

HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN LEGS



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Honey Garlic Chicken Legs are a fast and easy dish that's loaded with flavor. Chicken legs are coated in a sweet and savory glaze and baked until tender and juicy. Perfect for a simple dinner!

Provided by Gayle

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

10-12 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
Salt and pepper (, to taste)
½ cup honey
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper or grease with cooking spray. Place chicken legs on pan and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until combined. Brush half of mixture over chicken.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then remove chicken from oven and brush remaining glaze over chicken. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • If desired, broil chicken legs under high heat for 2-4 minutes to get the skins extra crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken leg, Calories 239 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g

SRIRACHA HONEY CHICKEN LEGS



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This is a Korean-style sweet and spicy sauce. It is very good on baked or grilled chicken.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds chicken legs, skin removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons raw honey
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine chicken legs, olive oil, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix chicken legs until coated and arrange on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Combine honey, butter, sriracha sauce, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until butter is melted and sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour sauce into a large bowl. Transfer chicken from the baking sheet to the bowl using tongs; toss until coated with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 165.8 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1438.5 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

HONEY-GLAZED CHICKEN LEGS



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These honey-glazed chicken legs are delicious and easy to make.

Provided by Debby Mayne

Categories     Chicken and Turkey

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 chicken legs
1/3 cup of ketchup
1/2 cup of honey
1/4 cup of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of mustard
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the chicken on the pan in a single layer.
  • In a medium-size bowl mix the ketchup, honey, soy sauce, mustard, onion powder, and garlic powder to make the sauce.
  • Spoon the sauce evenly over the chicken.
  • Bake for approximately 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn all of the chicken legs over.
  • Turn the oven up to 425 degrees. Return the chicken to the oven for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve with rice or potatoes and a vegetable.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1056 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 655 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 46 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 125 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1220 grams sodium, Sugar 26 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams unsaturated fat

HONEYED CHICKEN



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My mother first tried this fast and easy recipe more than 20 years ago, and we've been enjoying it ever since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey, warmed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 to 1-1/4 pounds meaty bone-in chicken pieces

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the butter, honey, mustard and curry; set aside. Place chicken skin side down in a greased 8-in. square baking dish; brush with sauce. Turn chicken skin side up; brush with sauce., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, basting often.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN LEGS WITH HONEY AND ROSEMARY



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The chicken leg pieces are the whole leg- drumstick with the thigh attached, also known in Australia as chicken maryland pieces. Legs can be barbecued or cooked in the oven. A recipe from Canada's Ricardo in his cookbook "Ricardo Meals for every occassion" that I received from Katzen my cookbook swap partner.Thankyou Katzen.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 chicken legs
8 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/2 cup honey
salt and pepper
16 sheets heavy-duty aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Preheat the barbecue (setting the burners to hig) or preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C with the rack in the middle position.
  • For the BBQ -Place each chicken leg on a double sheet of foil.
  • Top each chciken piece with some honey and a rosemary sprig. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Lift the edges of the sheets of foil and crimp them together to form a tightly sealed packet. Your chicken will have a double layer of foil.
  • Grill until the chicken is cooked and the meat falls from the bone- approx 15 minutes per side.
  • Oven Method -- Arrange the chicken (not wrapped in foil) on a baking sheet and cook for about 45 minutes.

HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN LEGS



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Make and share this Honey Garlic Chicken Legs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by havent the slightest

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 pieces, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken legs
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup liquid honey
2 tablespoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Put chicken legs, skin side up, on a foil covered baking sheet. In a bowl, stir together remaining ingredients. Pour half of this sauce into another bowl and set aside to use as a dipping sauce.
  • Brush some of the remaining mixture onto each chicken leg. Bake for 40 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the drumsticks reads 170F (77C). Brush the chicken legs with sauce every 10 minutes during baking.
  • Warm the saved sauce in the microwave for 30-40 seconds on high. Serve as a dipping sauce for the chicken. Serve chicken legs with a salad and rice or potatoes.
  • TIP: 8 bone-in chicken thighs can be used instead of 4 chicken legs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.8, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 138.6, Sodium 1472.7, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 18, Protein 33

Tips:

Choose the right chicken legs: Look for chicken legs that are plump and have a good amount of meat on them. Avoid any legs that are bruised or have any signs of damage. Marinate the chicken legs: Marinating the chicken legs in a mixture of honey, soy sauce, and spices will help to tenderize them and give them a delicious flavor. You can marinate the chicken legs for up to 24 hours, but even a few hours will make a difference. Cook the chicken legs over medium heat: Cooking the chicken legs over medium heat will help to prevent them from burning and will allow them to cook evenly. Baste the chicken legs with the marinade: Basting the chicken legs with the marinade while they are cooking will help to keep them moist and flavorful. Let the chicken legs rest before serving: Letting the chicken legs rest for a few minutes before serving will help them to retain their juices and will make them easier to cut.

Conclusion:

Honeyed chicken legs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables. You can also use the honey glaze to make other dishes, such as chicken wings or roasted vegetables.

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