Description
Devilled Chicken is a classic British dish featuring boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in a spicy, tangy sauce made with cayenne pepper, mustard powder, tomato sauce, mango chutney, and Worcester sauce. The marinated chicken is grilled to perfection, resulting in a flavorful and juicy meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Marinade
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 3 tbsp tomato sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp mango chutney
- 2 tsp Worcester sauce
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, combine cayenne pepper, mustard powder, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, mango chutney, Worcester sauce, and oil. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended to create the marinade.
- Trim Chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs to ensure even cooking and better texture.
- Make Slits: Carefully make two or three small slits in each chicken thigh to help the marinade penetrate deeply for enhanced flavor.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and use a pastry brush to evenly coat them with the marinade. Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or longer if time permits, allowing the flavors to fully develop.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to a medium heat setting to get it ready for cooking.
- Grill Chicken: Arrange the marinated chicken thighs on a grill rack. Grill for about 5 to 7 minutes on one side until partially cooked and nicely charred.
- Turn and Finish Grilling: Flip the chicken thighs over and grill for another 5 minutes or until the juices run clear and the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- Devilled chicken is a simple yet flavorful British classic that uses a piquant marinade to enhance boneless chicken thighs.
- Allowing the chicken to marinate longer improves the intensity of the flavors.
- Using skinless thighs makes the dish leaner while keeping the meat tender and juicy.
- Grilling is preferred for a smoky, charred finish but can be substituted with oven broiling if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 951 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
