Easy Oven-Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Legs
These Easy Oven-Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Legs are one of my favorite go-to dinners. The sweet and tangy sauce bakes right onto the chicken, making it so flavorful and juicy. It’s simple to prep, and my whole family loves it every time!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Marinate Time1 day d
Total Time1 day d 1 hour hr
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Drumstick Recipe, easy chicken leg recipe, family dinner chicken recipe, Honey Mustard Chicken Legs, Oven-Baked Chicken Legs, sweet and savory chicken leg recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 622kcal
- 12 Chicken Legs (family pack)
Chicken Legs Marinade:
- ⅓ cup Dijon Mustard
- ⅓ cup Honey
- 6 cloves Garlic
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Dried Rosemary
Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup Dijon mustard, ⅓ cup honey, 6 minced garlic cloves, ⅓ cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon dried rosemary until well combined.
Prep the chicken: Place your 12 chicken legs in a large zip-top bag or a big bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken and make sure every piece is fully coated.
Marinate: Seal the bag or cover the bowl and place it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
Preheat the oven: When you're ready to cook, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange the chicken: Take the chicken legs out of the marinade and place them on a foil-lined or greased baking sheet. Leave a little space between each piece.
Bake: Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is golden and the internal temp hits 165°F.
Optional broil for crispiness: If you want extra crispy skin, broil the chicken on high for 2–3 minutes at the end—just keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
Serve and enjoy: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes out of the oven, then dig in!
Calories: 622kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg