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1 hour 5 minutes
4.57 from 74 votes
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Honey Mustard Chicken

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by: Joanna Cismaru

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Honey Mustard Chicken – a simple recipe for chicken baked to perfection with a honey, mustard and soy sauce glaze. You can serve this alongside some fluffy carbs, ideally something that will soak up all that drool worthy sauce. Let’s get this dish into your weekly rotation!

overhead of a pan of saucy Honey Mustard Chicken

I’m sure everyone must have their favorite chicken recipe, and over the years I’ve shared many favorites of mine here, but this honey mustard chicken has got to be somewhere at the very top. Believe me this chicken combines flavor with simplicity, thus making it a no brainer go to for those mid week meals.

Aside from the simplicity and the availability of the ingredients, this chicken is sweet, it’s spicy, it’s sticky, and it’s sinfully delicious. That sauce caramelizes as the chicken bakes turning into this most amazing and flavorful glaze ever. I’m telling you this chicken is finger licking good!

overhead of a pan of Honey Mustard Chicken ready to be baked inn the oven

Ingredients

  • Chicken – I used drumsticks today but feel free to use any kind of chicken you’d like! This sauce is spectacular no matter the cut.
  • Olive oil – We want a nice neutral tasting oil that will ensure our spice blend sticks to our chicken and crisps up the exterior nicely.
  • Seasoning – Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Honey – We want a nice syrupy glaze and honey is how we achieve just that. The consistency will ensure the glaze sticks to every nook and cranny.
  • Spices – Chili flakes for some heat, feel free to omit if you’re spice averse.
  • Mustard – Some grainy mustard for heat, flavor, and texture.

No Drumsticks On Hand?

You can use chicken breasts, thighs, or wings if you like. Chicken breast will take about 35 minutes until it’s done but the timing can also depend on the thickness of the chicken breast. Chicken thighs will also take about 35 to 40 minutes. However the best way to tell is to use a meat thermometer.

overhead of a plate of 3 Honey Mustard Chicken drumsticks

How To Make Honey Mustard Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.
  2. Create the sauce: In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, chili flakes, honey, mustard, olive oil and salt and pepper until it emulsifies, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Prep the chicken: Place chicken drumsticks in a baking dish, one that’s about 9×13 inch. Pour sauce over chicken drumsticks and make sure they are all nicely coated in the sauce.
  4. Bake for about an hour or until chicken is cooked through.

How To Serve

I like to make this into a nice big spread, a satisfying big old meal if you will with some simple and flavorful side dishes.

  • Mashed Potatoes
  • No Knead Bread – for dipping in that delicious sauce.
  • Fluffy white rice, fresh and steaming waiting to be topped with this crave-able sauce.
  • Creamy Polenta
  • Any super simple salad that happens to be your favorite, I like one like Kale And Quinoa Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette or Kale Salad With Blueberry Vinaigrette.
  • Best of both worlds in regards for carbs and salad, Mediterranean Orzo Salad is a perfect accompaniment.
a plate of 3 Honey Mustard Chicken drumsticks with a fork

How Do You Know When The Chicken Is Cooked Through

At 350 F degrees (175C) chicken drumsticks will bake in about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. The best way to tell when your chicken is done is to use a meat thermometer. When the chicken reaches anywhere from 165 to 175 F degrees, it’s done.

Storing Leftovers

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container in for 3 to 5 days.
Freeze in an airtight container for 1 to 2 months.

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Honey Mustard Chicken

4.57 from 74 votes
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 1 hr
Total: 1 hr 5 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 3
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Honey Mustard Chicken – a simple recipe for chicken baked to perfection with a honey, mustard and soy sauce glaze. You can serve this alongside some fluffy carbs, ideally something that will soak up all that drool worthy sauce. Let's get this dish into your weekly rotation!

Equipment

  • Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3 piece)
  • 9×13-inch Casserole Dish

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 6 chicken drumsticks
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, chili flakes, honey, mustard, olive oil and salt and pepper until it emulsifies, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Place chicken drumsticks in a baking dish, one that’s about 9×13 inch. Pour sauce over chicken drumsticks and make sure they are all nicely coated in the sauce.
  • Bake for about an hour or until chicken is cooked through.

Recipe Notes

  1. You can use chicken breasts, thighs, or wings if you like. Wings would only need about 40-45 minutes to cook.
  2. Grainy mustard can be replaced with any type of mustard you prefer.
  3. You can make this in the slow cooker for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container in for 3 to 5 days.
  5. Freeze in an airtight container for 1 to 2 months.
  6. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 340kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 14g (5%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 19g (29%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Cholesterol: 139mg (46%)Sodium: 1316mg (57%)Potassium: 375mg (11%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 170IU (3%)Calcium: 19mg (2%)Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
Course:Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:chicken, honey, honey mustard chicken, mustard
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  1. Maggie says

    April 7, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    4 stars
    Delicious, simple and quick.

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team AMJ says

      April 8, 2021 at 9:38 am

      So happy you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Wendy says

    November 29, 2019 at 7:02 pm

    5 stars
    This was a hit with the whole family, even my picky husband kept saying how delicious it was!

    Reply
  3. wendy` says

    November 28, 2019 at 6:53 am

    what can I use to substitute with the chili flakes?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      November 28, 2019 at 11:54 am

      A sprinkle of cayenne would be great!

      Reply
  4. Amanda Long says

    November 23, 2019 at 10:35 pm

    Do you cover the chicken while baking?

    Reply
    • jo says

      November 24, 2019 at 10:11 am

      No need to cover it.

      Reply
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