Grilled Chicken Leg with Creamy Mustard Sauce (Full Recipe)

Yield

• 2 servings

Total Time

• Prep: 15 mins
• Marinate: 30–60 mins (optional but recommended)
• Cook: 35–40 mins

Ingredients

Chicken

• 2 chicken leg quarters (thigh + drumstick)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or rosemary)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Creamy Mustard Sauce

• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 150ml heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp whole grain mustard (optional for texture)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 tsp honey (balance vị)

Potato Salad (Side)

• 2–3 potatoes (boiled, diced)
• 2 tbsp mayo
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 boiled egg (chopped)
• 2 tbsp diced ham (optional)
• Salt & pepper
• Parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate Chicken

• Mix oil + spices + lemon juice
• Rub all over chicken

👉 Marinate at least 30 mins (overnight = best flavor)

Step 2: Grill / Roast

Option 1: Oven

• Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 35–40 mins
• Flip halfway
• Skin should be golden + slightly charred

Option 2: Pan + Oven combo (best)

• Sear skin side first until crispy
• Then finish in oven

Step 3: Make Sauce

• Melt butter → sauté garlic
• Add cream + mustard
• Simmer 3–5 mins until slightly thick
• Add honey + seasoning

👉 Sauce should be smooth, creamy, slightly tangy

Step 4: Potato Salad

• Mix all ingredients
• Chill before serving

Step 5: Plate

• Pour sauce under or over chicken
• Add potato salad on the side
• Garnish with herbs

Texture & Flavor

• Chicken: crispy skin, juicy inside
• Sauce: creamy, tangy, slightly sweet
• Salad: cool, rich, balanced

Pro Tips

• Dry the chicken skin before cooking → crispier
• Don’t skip resting (5 mins after baking)
• Add a splash of white wine 

Optional Upgrade

• Add mushrooms vào sauce
• Replace potato salad with mashed potatoes
• Grill with charcoal for smoky flavor