Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Whether you use a grill pan or grill on the BBQ, you are going to love these honey mustard grilled chicken drumsticks! So much flavor in every bite, they are basted in a delicious marinade of honey, mustard, cream, and fresh rosemary. Perfect for meal prepping as the marinade mixture can be made up ahead of time, mixed with the chicken drumsticks, and allowed to sit for a couple of days until needed. Always a hit with the whole family, and perfect for feeding a crowd!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Marinading Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Anytime
Keyword: grilled chicken drumsticks, simple skillet drumsticks recipe
Servings: 6 serves
Calories: 575kcal
- 12 chicken drumsticks bone-in, skin-on
- 1 small shallot minced
- 3 tablespoons runny honey
- ¼ cup stone-ground mustard
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
In a medium bowl, whisk together the shallot, honey, stone-ground mustard, Dijon, heavy whipping cream, fresh rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Set aside half of the marinade in a separate bowl in the fridge to use later for basting.
1 small shallot, 3 tablespoons runny honey, ¼ cup stone-ground mustard, 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, 1 lemon, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Add the other half of the marinade to a large-sized Ziplock bag or a large bowl. Add the chicken drumsticks and toss to coat the chicken in the marinade. Cover, and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour to marinate.
12 chicken drumsticks
Pull the chicken out of the fridge 10-15 minutes before you’re ready to grill and remove the excess marinade from the drumsticks.
To Cook On Grill Pan
Heat a grill pan to high heat for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive or avocado oil to the hot pan. Brush with a silicone basting brush.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
Add the chicken drumsticks to the hot grill pan and cook for 8 minutes, flip and cook for another 8 minutes, and then flip one last time and cook for 8-10 minutes.
Brush the reserved marinade over the chicken drumsticks, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
To Cook On BBQ
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken drumsticks on the preheated grill and cook for 30-35 minutes, flipping every 5-10 minutes basting with the reserved marinade as you go.
Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
Top Tips
If the marinade is too thick, add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to loosen.
I use a cast iron grill pan for this recipe.
I recommend purchasing an instant-read thermometer to ensure the drumsticks are fully cooked.
A good indicator that the chicken is cooked is if the juices run clear.
Leftovers
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
They can be eaten hot or cold.
To reheat simply pop into the microwave for a couple of minutes, or until they reach the desired temperature.
If you prefer a crispy skin on the outside then reheat in an air fryer.
Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg