Name: 4-ingredient Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Legs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 (Make about 8 chicken legs)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup honey; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 2.5 pounds chicken legs (about 8)

These4-Ingredient Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Legsare sweet, sticky, and perfectly tangy. Once you try these oven baked chicken legs, you’ll never go back to a regular old baked chicken recipe!

Image of Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Legs in a Pan

Drumsticks are one of the easiest dinners you can throw together! All you have to do is rub the chicken down with your favorite combination of flavors and let it cook to perfection. My kids are not the biggest fans of mustard, but they absolutely loved this recipe!

With only 5 minutes of prep time on your part (and an hour in the oven), it’s an easy meal that you don’t have to spend much time fussing over. You can serve these chicken legs on their own or with a variety of sides like fries, mashed potatoes, andsautéed veggies.

on overhead shot of baked chicken legs on a square dish with a side of honey.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These chicken legs could not be easier to make.
Can be served with a variety of sides.
The chicken is tender, juicy, and full of flavor.

Recipe Ingredients

Honey—Balances the sharp vinegar flavor of the mustard.
Mustard—A combination of dijon and whole grain mustard.
Chicken—We like to use chicken legs, but you can also use party wings.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How to Make Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Legs

Whisk together the honey and mustards in a small bowl.
Place your chicken in a deep oven-safe dish and brush the mixture over the chicken.
Bake your chicken until it is golden brown and cooked all the way through, flipping it halfway through.
Spoon the remaining sauce in the pan over the chicken before serving.

Are Drumsticks the Same as Chicken Legs?

They are essentially the same thing. Technically, the drumstick is the lower section of the chicken leg and the whole chicken leg would include the chicken thigh connected to the drumstick.

Can I use another cut of chicken in this recipe?

Sure thing! If you can’t find chicken legs at your grocery store or are just looking to switch things up then you can use party wings. You will assemble and bake your wings the exact same way.

Why is my chicken dry?

The most common cause of dry chicken is overcooking. Make sure you check the internal temperature of your chicken. As soon as it reaches 165°F you can take them out of the oven. It is also important to make sure the chicken is evenly coated in the honey mustard mixture. This will help lock in moisture.

a closeup shot of honey mustard baked chicken legs sitting in a baking dish.

Expert Tips

Using both thewhole grain and Dijonmustardgives this chicken a delicious, complex flavor.
Don’t substitute either of the mustards forplain yellow mustard.
If it’s hard to spoon the extra sauce in the bottom of the pan over the chicken,gently tilt the panso that the sauce pools in one corner. It’s easy to spoon up that way.
Don’t forget to check theinternal temperatureof your chicken before you serve it.It should reach 165°F.
These chicken legs are great served on their own or with sides likehomemade fries.