Oven Roasted Honey Mustard Chicken Leg Quarters

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Bone-in chicken can be less expensive and adds flavor.

Wash the chicken leg quarters with cold water and air dry them.

In a big mixing bowl, combine honey, yellow mustard, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, red chili powder, black pepper, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, garlic powder, dry cilantro, and food color (if using).

Mix all the ingredients well to create the marinade.

Make cuts on the chicken leg quarters to allow the marinade to penetrate: one cut on each side of the drumsticks and one cut on each side of the leg quarters.

Coat the chicken with the marinade thoroughly.

Let the marinated chicken rest on the countertop for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the marinated chicken on a tray and put it in the oven.

Cook the chicken for 30 minutes, then turn the chicken over carefully.

Cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Turn off the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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