Deviled Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly bold and flavorful Deviled Chicken recipe! Featuring juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs coated in a zesty mustard-based marinade, this dish is elevated with a smoky kick of paprika, a touch of cayenne pepper heat, and the perfect balance of honey sweetness and lemon tang. Oven-baked to golden, crispy perfection, this easy-to-make dish requires minimal prep time yet delivers maximum flavor. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Perfect for spice lovers, this Deviled Chicken will add flair to your dinner table and quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, honey, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth to create the deviled sauce.
Brush the deviled sauce generously over each piece of chicken, making sure to coat both sides evenly.
Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they aren’t overcrowded.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The skin should be golden and slightly crispy.
For extra caramelization, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2908 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 426 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
