Baked Honey Mustard Drumsticks

Baked honey mustard chicken drumsticks are an easy go-to when you need something simple, flavorful, and hands-off. The glaze has that classic sweet and tangy flavor thanks to Dijon mustard and a sugar-free honey substitute (or your favorite sweetener of choice), and it bakes right onto the chicken to make it extra juicy. Just toss everything in a bowl, throw it in the oven, and you've got dinner covered. It’s sooo good! Absolute easy perfection.

How to Make Baked Honey Mustard Drumsticks

Making these baked honey mustard chicken drumsticks is about as easy as it gets. You'll start by whisking together a quick sauce, just Dijon mustard, a sugar-free honey substitute (I used one made with allulose), olive oil, and a few pantry spices like garlic, coriander, and salt. That's it. No simmering, no blending. Toss your drumsticks in the bowl and coat them well. You can let them marinate if you're feeling super awesome, but it's totally optional and not necessary at all for the flavor to come through.

Once they're coated, lay them out in a single layer in a baking dish or sheet pan and pop them in a preheated oven at 360°F. After 20 minutes, give them a flip and bake for another 10 to 20 depending on how big your drumsticks are. You're looking for that caramelized, golden brown glaze and juices that run clear. I like to keep the cleanup easy by lining my pan with parchment paper, but foil works too if you're out.

I usually pair these with something equally low-effort like microwave steamed green beans or broccoli, and it always feels like a solid meal. It only takes about 5 minutes of actual effort, and most of that is trying not to eat one right out of the pan while it's still too hot. No shame if you do though. I speak from experience.

Ingredients You'll Need For This Recipe

• 8-10 chicken drumsticks
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp sugar-free honey substitute (or sweetener of choice)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp granulated garlic
• ½ tsp coriander

Step By Step Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 360℉.
2. Mix olive oil, honey substitute, mustard, salt and spices in a bowl.
3. Place the chicken drumsticks in a bowl and toss thoroughly until each drumsticks is coated. If desired, cover the bowl and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
4. Place the drumsticks in a baking dish in a single layer.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes. Larger drumsticks may take longer.

Tips and Tricks

• Dry the drumsticks first – Blotting the chicken with a paper towel before tossing it in the glaze helps the skin crisp up and gives you that nice golden finish in the oven.
• Line your pan – Parchment paper or foil will save you from having to scrub sticky glaze off your pan. The glaze caramelizes while baking and gets messy fast.
• Use a meat thermometer – For juicy, perfectly cooked drumsticks, aim for an internal temp of 175°F. They're safe at 165°F, but a little higher makes the meat fall-off-the-bone tender.

I hope these baked honey mustard chicken drumsticks make your weeknight dinner a little easier and a whole lot tastier. They're quick, satisfying, and full of flavor with barely any effort. Let me know if you love them as much as my family does! xoxo Olivia

If you enjoyed this recipe, check out these other dinner favorites:

• Lemon Garlic Chicken
• Korean Beef
• High Protein Chicken Salad

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