Crispy Baked Deviled Chicken Thighs Recipe
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Place the chicken thighs on a work surface. Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
  4. Brush the Dijon mixture over the chicken thighs with a pastry brush.
  5. In a medium bowl, stir together the panko breadcrumbs, oregano, parsley, butter, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
  6. Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
  7. Place on a sheet pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165 F in the thickest part.
  8. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.