Honey and mustard roasted chicken drumsticks Recipe

Photography by Louise Lister

Here is a healthy, budget-friendly recipe for the whole family to enjoy.

Serves: 4

Time to prep: 20 minutes

Time to cook: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra-light olive oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
• 1 orange, juiced
• 12 chicken drumsticks
• 450g orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces
• 450g desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces
• 100g baby spinach leaves

Method

• Preheat oven to 240°C. Combine 1 tablespoon of oil, honey, mustard and 2 to 3 tablespoons of orange juice in a large baking dish. Add chicken and turn to coat.
• Combine remaining oil, sweet potatoes and potatoes in a large, non-stick roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.
• Place potatoes on top shelf of oven. Roast, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes. Place chicken on lower shelf of oven. Roast, basting occasionally, for 20 minutes.
• Swap pans around in oven. Roast potatoes and chicken for a further 20 minutes or until potatoes are golden and tender and chicken is cooked through.
• Reserve 4 drumsticks (see tip) for related recipe. Divide the potatoes and spinach between serving plates. Top each with 2 of the remaining drumsticks. Serve.

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