Chicken legs in honey-mustard sauce

4 servings

50 minutes

Chicken legs in honey-mustard sauce are a harmony of flavors inspired by Chinese culinary traditions. Honey gives the dish a gentle sweetness, mustard adds a spicy sharpness, and soy sauce provides richness and depth. Historically, Chinese cuisine is known for its balance of five tastes — sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and spicy; this recipe is a great example of that. The pre-fried chicken legs become golden and juicy while simmering in the aromatic sauce fills them with rich flavor. It’s best served with rice or fresh vegetables that highlight its rich taste. This is an ideal option for a cozy family dinner or festive table that impresses with its simplicity of preparation and delightful flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 290.6
• Proteins: 25.1g
• Fats: 13.5g
• Carbohydrates: 19g

Ingredients

• Chicken drumstick: 8 pc
• Soy sauce: 6 tbsp
• Honey: 2 tbsp
• Mustard: 2 tbsp
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Ketchup: 4 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Mix soy sauce, ketchup, honey, mustard, and garlic juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 6 tablespoons
   • Ketchup: 4 tablespoons
   • Honey: 2 tablespoons
   • Mustard: 2 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 4 cloves

2. Fry the legs after salting them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken drumstick: 8 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Pour sauce over the legs and simmer on low heat until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken drumstick: 8 pieces
   • Soy sauce: 6 tablespoons
   • Ketchup: 4 tablespoons
   • Honey: 2 tablespoons
   • Mustard: 2 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 4 cloves