Mary Berry’s honey mustard chicken is a wonderfully straightforward “all-in-one” meal that brings together succulent chicken legs and golden roast potatoes in a single tray. Designed to serve four to six people, this dish is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry crowd.
As featured in the series Mary’s Foolproof Dinners, this recipe is “great for a gang, especially if you have hungry teenagers,” according to food blogger Happy Foodie. The key is using a large roasting tin so that excess liquid can evaporate, allowing the potatoes to become crispy while the chicken roasts perfectly.
Here’s what you’ll need:
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Ingredients:
- 4 chicken legs
- 750g new potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the honey mustard glaze:
- 2 tbsp grainy mustard
- 3 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp honey
Method:
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan-assisted) or Gas Mark 7. Line a large, shallow roasting tray with non-stick parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the glaze ingredients until smooth.
- Using a sharp knife, make three shallow cuts into the skin of each chicken leg, cutting lightly into the flesh. Place the chicken legs skin-side up on one side of the tray.
- Brush the chicken generously with the honey mustard glaze and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil and season well. Spread them out on the other side of the roasting tray without overlapping the chicken.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, transfer it to a plate, and cover with foil to rest. Turn the potatoes in the tray to coat them with any remaining glaze, spreading them out again in a single layer.
- Return the tray to the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes until the potatoes are crisp and golden.
Serve the honey mustard chicken and crispy roast potatoes alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a perfectly balanced and satisfying meal.