Chicken leg in mustard-honey sauce

4 servings

40 minutes

Chicken drumsticks in mustard-honey sauce is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the sweetness of honey with the spicy sharpness of mustard. This recipe likely stems from the traditions of French and German gastronomy, where mustard-honey marinades are widely used to impart tenderness and expressive flavor to meat. Baked in the oven or cooked in a sleeve, chicken drumsticks acquire an appetizing caramelized crust while remaining juicy inside. A light smoky note of paprika complements the rich bouquet of flavors, making the dish ideal for a cozy home dinner. It pairs excellently with potatoes, fresh vegetables, and white wine, creating a harmony of tastes and aromas that can adorn any table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 261.1
• Proteins: 21.5g
• Fats: 13.5g
• Carbohydrates: 15.2g

Ingredients

• Honey: 4 tbsp
• Chicken drumstick: 8 pc
• Mustard: 2 tbsp
• Paprika: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the marinade. Mix 2 tablespoons of honey, mustard, and salt. Rinse the chicken legs thoroughly and place them in the marinade for 30-40 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 4 tablespoons
   • Mustard: 2 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Chicken drumstick: 8 pieces

2. Grease the baking tray with oil, place the chicken drumsticks on it. Add paprika to the marinade and pour it over the chicken drumsticks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paprika: 1 tablespoon

3. Place the baking tray in a preheated oven at 200 degrees. Bake for 30-40 minutes. 10 minutes before done, brush the drumsticks with the remaining honey.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 4 tablespoons

4. You can bake in a sleeve (this way it will be juicier). Just place the drumstick in the sleeve and immediately pour all the sauce over it. Bake for 40 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken drumstick: 8 pieces
   • Honey: 4 tablespoons
   • Mustard: 2 tablespoons
   • Paprika: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste