Name: Dairy-Free Dijon Mustard Chicken 5 minute prep.
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 4 chicken drums- thighs connected; 3 onions, chop; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or a bit more is optional); Around 3 1/2 ounces / 100 grams condensed tomato paste (if unsweetened, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of date honey); 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (what you usually use, but not with olive oil); 2/3 cup olive oil (other) - preferably with no more than a mild aroma; 2 1/2teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon curry powder or turmeric powder

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Have you ever prepared delicious dairy-free chicken legs baked in dijon mustard? Best ever umami chicken recipe based on French cuisine.

For formal dinners, as well as casual mid-week dinners.

If you or your guests are true mustard lovers, then don’t miss out on this Dijon mustard recipe. But if you can’t get your hands on Dijon, you can use regular mustard spread. Both flavors go great with this recipe.

Why Dijon Mustard is the Best Marinade for Chicken Legs

The vinegar in the mustard tenderizes the meat while the mustard seeds create a crust.

How to swap Dijon with regular mustard

No Dijon? No problem. Mix 1 tablespoon yellow mustard with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper for an easy dairy-free glaze. For extra depth, add a pinch of turmeric or curry powder. It takes under a minute, but even a simple mix of yellow mustard and salt works in a pinch!

Quick Facts: The “Divine” History of Dijon

Shelf-Life Champ: Unopened Dijon lasts 2–3 years on the shelf, while yellow mustard lasts 1–2 years. Once opened, both stay fresh in the fridge for about 1 year.

Generic vs. Protected: Most “Dijon” uses Canadian seeds, but true Moutarde de Bourgogne must be grown in Burgundy, France (PGI status).

The “Godly” Name: Often nicknamed “Divine Mustard,” its name is linked to the Latin Divionense (from the city of Dijon).

Marinating is Optional

Back to this Lucius and juicy 5-Minute Prep Dijon Mustard Baked Chicken Legs

A 1 to 2 hour marinating of the chicken in the sauce makes the flavors get absorbed really well.

But if you’re pressed for time, you can skip that step.

So, here’s the lovely recipe!

Bon-Appetite!

Yield: 4 Chicken Drums Thighs

Dairy-Free Dijon Mustard Chicken 5 minute prep.

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Dairy-free chicken drums and thighs roasted in French Dijon Mustard 5 minute prep.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

4 chicken drums- thighs connected
3 onions, chop
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or a bit more is optional)
Around 3 1/2 ounces / 100 grams condensed tomato paste (if unsweetened, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of date honey)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (what you usually use, but not with olive oil)
2/3 cup olive oil (other) - preferably with no more than a mild aroma
2 1/2teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon curry powder or turmeric powder

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 356° F (180° C).

Dry chicken with paper towel.

Place the chicken in a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

Brush onto skin and underneath skin and chicken, and pour rest of sauce all over.

Bake 2 hours covered with another piece of parchment paper.

Remove cover. Bake another 15 to 30 minutes, until dark brown.

Check for fork tenderness. If it the flesh is 100% penetrable with no resistance, then the chicken is ready.

If not, recover and keep roasting/baking until there is no resistance when inserting the fork.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 336Total Fat 31gSaturated Fat 5gUnsaturated Fat 26gCholesterol 41mgSodium 854mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 11g

Nutrition values are estimated.