• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Cookin Canuck
  • Recipe Index
  • 30 Minute Meals
  • Cooking 101
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • About
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Quick&Easy
  • Instant Pot
  • About
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Quick&Easy
    • Instant Pot
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Entrees » Poultry Recipes

    Dijon & Thyme Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

    Published: Dec 21, 2009 · Modified: May 10, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 29 Comments

    20Shares
    Jump to Recipe

    These roasted chicken drumsticks are slathered and cooked with a savory Dijon and herb sauce. Serve with a pile of mashed potatoes and roasted veggies for the ultimate comfort meal.
    Dijon & Thyme Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

    When I was a kid, a quick weeknight meal often included canned pineapple rings, sliced tomatoes, and Shake ‘n Bake. It was as easy as pouring the seasoning mix in a bag, adding the chicken, shaking to coat, and then baking. What I loved about Shake ‘n Bake was that my mum always used chicken thighs and drumsticks for the meal, which was perfect for a dark meat junky like myself. As an adult, I always selflessly relinquish the juicy, meaty drumsticks to my two boys. Tired of my martyr status, I decided it was time to take the proverbial bull by the horns and make a drumstick-exclusive meal. This recipe is adapted from one I found in Fine Cooking Magazine. In their recipe, whole chickens (and a larger amount of the mustard paste) are used. While I love having whole roasted chickens to pick from, using chicken pieces lends itself to an easy weeknight meal. The drumsticks are coated in a paste made of Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, and shallots. After letting the chicken rest, just pop it in the oven and - voila - tasty, succulent chicken with minimal effort.

    The recipe:

    Making the mustard paste:

    In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

    Preparing the chicken:

    Place 8 chicken drumsticks in a large dish and liberally rub the mustard paste over the drumsticks. Cover, refrigerate, and let rest for 1-2 hours.

    Roasting the chicken:

    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Cover baking sheet with foil and place the mustard paste-coated drumsticks on the foil. Sprinkle the drumsticks with a little kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and drizzle a total of 1 tablespoon olive oil over top.

    Roast for 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drizzle an additional 1 tablespoon olive oil over the drumsticks. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees F and put the baking sheet back into the oven, rotating the pan. Roast for an additional 10 minutes, then baste the drumsticks with the juices on the foil. Roast for another 10-20 minutes, or until the outside of the chicken is deep golden brown. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 170 to 175 degrees F when a thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of one of the drumsticks and the juices run clear. Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

    Other chicken drumstick recipes:

    Simply Recipes' Breaded & Baked Chicken Drumsticks
    Yum Sugar's Roast Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic
    Nook & Pantry's Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

    Dijon & Thyme Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

    These roasted chicken drumsticks are slathered and cooked with a savory Dijon and herb sauce.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Entrees
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Poultry Recipes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Resting Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
    Servings: 4 to 6 Servings
    Calories: 321kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    Mustard paste:

    • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Chicken:

    • 8 chicken drumsticks skin on
    • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    Making the Mustard Paste:

    • In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, shallots, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.

    Preparing The Chicken:

    • Place chicken drumsticks in a large dish and liberally rub the mustard paste over the drumsticks. Cover, refrigerate, and let rest for 1-2 hours.

    Roasting The Chicken:

    • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Cover baking sheet with foil and place the mustard paste-coated drumsticks on the foil.
    • Sprinkle the drumsticks with a little kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and drizzle a total of 1 tablespoon olive oil over top. Roast for 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drizzle an additional 1 tablespoon olive oil over the drumsticks.
    • Turn the oven down to 350 degrees F and put the baking sheet back into the oven, rotating the pan. Roast for an additional 10 minutes, then baste the drumsticks with the juices on the foil.
    • Roast for another 10-20 minutes, or until the outside of the chicken is deep golden brown. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 170 to 175 degrees F when a thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of one of the drumsticks and the juices run clear. Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Adapted from Fine Cooking Magazine

    Nutrition

    Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.5mg
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    Signature

    20Shares
    « Spicy Potato, Leek & Cauliflower Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Puree Recipe
    Sea Salt Caramels Recipe »

    Want more easy, healthy recipes?

    Subscribe to get the recipes sent straight to your inbox.

      We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

      Reader Interactions

      Comments

      1. MissWassaisinadifferentcountry

        December 23, 2009 at 4:40 am

        You got my vote!! Your recipe look really great!!

        Reply
      2. CheapAppetite

        December 22, 2009 at 3:57 am

        Oh well, I tried. But I think it's too late to vote for you? Didn't look like I can vote there. Anyway, good luck. Hope you win:)

        Reply
      3. Mary

        December 21, 2009 at 10:34 pm

        I think I got my vote in just in time! Whew! This chicken recipe sounds fantastic!

        Reply
      4. 5 Star Foodie

        December 21, 2009 at 8:58 pm

        Voted for your recipe, good luck!

        Reply
      5. Tasty Eats At Home

        December 21, 2009 at 8:47 pm

        I voted! And this sounds delicious - while one of my kids is not a big on-the-bone chicken eater, the other two are, and this sounds delicious! I'm sure we'd all enjoy it. And I love minimal effort dishes!

        Reply
      6. taste traveller

        December 21, 2009 at 7:40 pm

        These look fantastic! I too am a fan of dark meat & last week I tried "oven fried chicken". Phenonmenal. I'll give these a go next year (all meals until the 31st are thankfully planned! :-))

        Reply
      7. Liz Marr, MS, RD

        December 21, 2009 at 7:06 pm

        Both recipes look awesome. And I'm always looking for new twists with chicken.

        Reply
      8. Inez Templeton

        December 21, 2009 at 7:03 pm

        I found this on Tastespotting this afternoon and made it for dinner tonight. Absolutely delicious. I had to substitute dried thyme for fresh, but when I make it again, I'll be sure to have fresh on hand. Thanks so much for this fantastic recipe!!

        Reply
      9. The Chickenless Chick

        December 21, 2009 at 6:30 pm

        You'd better believe I gave it five stars 🙂

        Tasty-looking drumsticks as well. That rich dark meat with the tang of the dijon... yum!

        Reply
      10. denise, the prime magpie

        December 21, 2009 at 4:27 pm

        Oh fabulous -- will have to try this the next time I break down a chicken for roasting! I love all the flavors here and I'm sure it's amazing! Thanks for the head's up on the voting -- 5-star-ified! Good luck with the votes!!

        Reply
      11. Chris

        December 21, 2009 at 3:47 pm

        Wow, thank you for this wonderful recipe. I made sure to give you 5 stars on the Ile de France contest because you definitely deserve it! Love your food photography too.

        Reply
      12. lululu

        December 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm

        Oh, I just voted for you (2 hours before it closed)! Hope you will win!
        Those drumsticks look too tasty. Dijon mustard seems to be an all-time partner to meat!

        Reply
      13. Jessie

        December 21, 2009 at 2:03 pm

        I love how easy these are to make. There's so much flavor going on here and they make an awesome quick whip up dinner!

        Reply
      14. pegasuslegend

        December 21, 2009 at 1:48 pm

        very nice pictures of the chicken 🙂

        Reply
      15. janet

        December 21, 2009 at 1:41 pm

        You got my vote, good luck!

        Reply
      16. Drick

        December 21, 2009 at 1:33 pm

        beautiful and tasty looking legs....and a 5-star vote on the brie...

        Reply
      17. penny aka jeroxie

        December 21, 2009 at 11:29 am

        I am sold. This is something I will definitely try!

        Reply
      18. MaryMoh

        December 21, 2009 at 10:11 am

        Oh, hope I'm not too late to vote. It's 21st today. Hope I did the right thing. Of course gave you 5 starts! Hope you win 🙂 By the way, very delicious looking chicken drumsticks. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
      19. Angie's Recipes

        December 21, 2009 at 6:23 am

        CC, these chicken drumsticks are absolutely top class! And as always, your pictures are excellent!

        Reply
      20. Kitchen M

        December 21, 2009 at 5:57 am

        While I still have fresh thyme, I should try making this. Looks delicious. 🙂
        Merry Christmas!

        Reply
      Newer Comments »

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      Primary Sidebar

      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • Pinterest
      • Twitter
      Photo of Dara Michalski.

      Hi there! Welcome to Cookin' Canuck.

      I'm Dara, a Canadian living in the U.S. and sharing my favorite healthy recipes. My cooking motto is that healthy eating never needs to be boring!

      More about me →

      Popular

      • No-Cook Black Bean Wraps
      • Parmesan Crusted Salmon Recipe
      • Strawberry Nice Cream
      • Lemon Orzo Salad
      Photo of Dara Michalski.

      Hi there! Welcome to Cookin' Canuck.

      I'm Dara, a Canadian living in the U.S. and sharing my favorite healthy recipes. My cooking motto is that healthy eating never needs to be boring!

      More about me →

      Popular

      • Sautéed Corn, Zucchini & Blistered Tomatoes Recipe
      • Grilled Halloumi Cheese Recipe
      • Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Sauce
      • Strawberry Arugula Salad Recipe

      Footer

      ↑ back to top

      About

      • Meet Dara
      • Contact
      • Work With Me
      • FAQ
      • Privacy Policy

      Newsletter

      • Sign Up! for emails and updates

      Recipes

      • All Recipes
      • Main Dishes
      • Instant Pot Recipes
      • 30-Minute Meals

      I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

      Copyright © 2022 Cookin' Canuck