Sticky chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Sticky chicken
40 min.
4
296kcal

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Craving a delicious, easy-to-make meal that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free? This sticky chicken recipe is the perfect solution! Whether you're looking to spice up your lunch, serve a crowd-pleasing main course for dinner, or simply indulge in a flavorful dish, these tender drumsticks coated in a mouth-watering marinade will leave everyone wanting more. The combination of soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil creates a rich, glossy glaze that perfectly balances savory and sweet, while ensuring each bite is full of flavor.

What makes this recipe stand out is its simplicity and quick prep time. You can have the chicken marinating in just 30 minutes, or overnight for an even more flavorful outcome. After just 35 minutes in the oven, you’ll have golden, juicy drumsticks ready to serve, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. And with only 296 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free dish that doesn’t skimp on taste. You can even pair it with your favorite sides for a complete, satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Perfectly sticky, tender, and full of flavor, this dish will quickly become a go-to in your weeknight dinner rotation. Plus, with its gluten- and dairy-free profile, it’s an excellent option for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to eat clean without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients

  •  skin-on chicken drumsticks 
  • tbsp soya sauce 
  • tbsp honey 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • tsp tomato purée 
  • tbsp dijon mustard 

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Make 3 slashes on each of the drumsticks.
  2. Mix together the soy, honey, oil, tomato pure and mustard.
  3. Pour this mixture over the chicken and coat thoroughly. Leave to marinate for 30 mins at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
  4. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas
  5. Tip the chicken into a shallow roasting tray and cook for 35 mins, turning occasionally, until the chicken is tender and glistening with the marinade.

Nutrition Facts

Calories296kcal
Protein38.1%
Fat54.65%
Carbs7.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.82
Glycemic Load
2.33
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
11.572173991929%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:295.73kcal
14.79%
Fat:17.7g
27.24%
Saturated Fat:4.2g
26.27%
Carbohydrates:5.28g
1.76%
Net Carbohydrates:5.02g
1.83%
Sugar:4.56g
5.07%
Cholesterol:139.31mg
46.44%
Sodium:702.03mg
30.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.77g
55.54%
Selenium:30.77µg
43.96%
Vitamin B3:7.72mg
38.61%
Phosphorus:267.72mg
26.77%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.29%
Zinc:2.99mg
19.9%
Vitamin B5:1.62mg
16.19%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.99%
Vitamin B12:0.83µg
13.88%
Potassium:369.53mg
10.56%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.02%
Magnesium:36.02mg
9%
Iron:1.29mg
7.15%
Vitamin K:5.98µg
5.7%
Copper:0.11mg
5.6%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.5%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.61%
Calcium:19.83mg
1.98%
Folate:6.64µg
1.66%
Vitamin A:77.42IU
1.55%
Fiber:0.26g
1.05%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%