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Ultimate Honey Glazed Chicken Drumsticks with Mashed Potatoes Dinner

Rose
A hearty comfort-food dinner featuring sticky honey glazed chicken drumsticks served with creamy mashed potatoes, savory gravy, and buttery vegetables. This balanced homestyle meal combines sweet, savory, and comforting flavors perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 560 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • large pot for boiling potatoes
  • potato masher
  • small saucepan for gravy
  • steamer or pot with lid for carrots
  • skillet for warming vegetables

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt for mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper for mashed potatoes
  • 1 tbsp butter for gravy
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper for gravy
  • 1 pinch salt for gravy
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels
  • 1 tbsp butter for vegetables
  • 1 pinch salt for vegetables
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish. In a bowl whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, paprika, black pepper, salt, and dried thyme. Place the chicken drumsticks in the dish and brush them generously with the honey glaze.
  • Bake the chicken drumsticks for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Brush with extra glaze while turning to help create a sticky caramelized coating. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain well and mash with butter, warm milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cook until the gravy thickens, then season with salt and black pepper.
  • Steam the sliced carrots for 6–8 minutes until tender. In a small pan melt butter and toss the carrots and sweet corn with a pinch of salt until warm and lightly coated.
  • Serve the honey glazed chicken drumsticks with creamy mashed potatoes topped with gravy. Add the carrots and corn on the side and finish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, brush the chicken with glaze multiple times during baking to create a deep caramelized coating. You can swap honey with maple syrup, use low-sodium soy sauce, or substitute vegetables like green beans or peas. For dairy-free options, replace butter with olive oil or plant-based butter and use almond or oat milk in the mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 8200IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken dinner with mashed potatoes, comfort food chicken dinner, honey glazed chicken drumsticks, oven baked honey chicken
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