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Deviled Chicken Recipe
4.7 from 14 votes

Deviled Chicken Recipe

Deviled Chicken is Southern comfort food at its best! Tender chicken thighs dipped in a crunchy, spicy coating and baked to perfection!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice from ½ lemon
  • 1 teaspoon paprika ground
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon parsley dried
  • 1 tablespoon chives dried
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4-6 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the Dijon, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  3. In a second shallow bowl, stir together the Panko, parsley, chives, and garlic powder.
  4. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  5. One piece at a time, dip the chicken in the Dijon mixture, tossing to coat, then into the breadcrumbs, rolling to coat all sides. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken reads 175°F on an instant-read thermometer.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover deviled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 901mg (38%) Potassium 407mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 444IU (9%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 901mg 38%
Potassium 407mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 444IU 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.