Ultimate Honey-Glazed Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic Potatoes, Herbed Rice & Sautéed Mushrooms 🍗🍯🍄

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, paprika, pepper, and salt. Toss the drumsticks in this marinade. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.

Sear the Chicken: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the drumsticks for 3–4 minutes until browned.

Bake with Veggies: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Transfer drumsticks to a baking dish. Add chopped carrots and potatoes around them. Pour in the chicken broth. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, basting once halfway through, until chicken is glazed and veggies are fork-tender.

Cook the Rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. In a pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice, salt, and butter/oil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff, and mix in chopped parsley.

Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook 5–7 minutes until golden. Add garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 more minutes.

Serve: Plate rice, roasted chicken with carrots and potatoes, and sautéed mushrooms. Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds.

Tips & Variations

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes or pumpkin.

Use chicken thighs instead of drumsticks for juicier meat.

Add a dash of chili flakes to the marinade for heat.

Make it gluten-free with tamari instead of soy sauce.