Crispy Deviled Dijon Chicken Thighs
Crispy Deviled Dijon Chicken Thighs deliver tender, juicy meat under a golden panko-Parmesan crust with a gentle kick from cayenne and paprika. The tang of Dijon brightens each bite while butter adds rich depth and crunch. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering when you want bold flavor with satisfying texture.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Deviled Dijon Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
- 4
Finely chop the white parts of the scallions to make 2 tablespoons; place them with the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on High, stirring occasionally, until melted, for 1 minute. Thinly slice the dark green parts of the scallions to make about 2 tablespoons and set aside. Add them to the melted butter and microwave for 1 more minute, stopping to stir occasionally.
- 5
In a small bowl, stir together the panko, Parmesan cheese, cayenne, and paprika until well combined. Drizzle with the butter mixture and stir until the panko is moistened and evenly coated.
- 6
Using the back of a spoon, spread 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard over the tops and sides of each chicken thigh.
- 7
Carefully sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the panko mixture over the mustard coating on the tops and sides of each chicken thigh; gently press to help it adhere. Arrange the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet, spacing pieces about 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear, and the panko mixture is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, let stand for 5 minutes, and serve warm.
- Calories 434.38 kcal High 22%
- Protein 25.66 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 19.07 g 7%
- Total Fat 27.34 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 9.8 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 145.49 mg High 49%
- Sodium 406.61 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 1.17 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 91.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 38.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.23 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Crispy Deviled Dijon Chicken Thighs is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Thigh, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 434.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Deviled Dijon Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Dijon Mustard, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Deviled Dijon Chicken Thighs?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 434.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Deviled Dijon Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Crispy Deviled Dijon Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Crispy Deviled Dijon Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 434.38 calories and 25.66 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 406.61 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.8 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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