Devilled Chicken is an easy old-fashioned dish made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in a spicy devilling sauce and then grilled.
Devilled Chicken boasts a symphony of fiery flavors and textures that will give you a truly unforgettable meal experience. Picture yourself delightfully sinking your teeth into the tender yet so succulent chicken thighs that have been flavored and marinated with spices.
Related: Easy Lime Coconut Chicken, Bon Bon Chicken and Chicken Katsu Curry.
Though I gotta say that the first bite might take you by surprise since it'll be a burst of spicy flavor rich with too much heat thanks to the chili powder.
But this recipe isn't just about spice and heat! It has this balanced sweet and tangy taste as well. The tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce bring a mild sweetness that complements the heat, creating an amazing combo that dances on your palate.
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The Meaning Of Devilling In Food
"Devilling" is an old-fashioned cooking technique or cooking process
In which you season meat or chicken with spicy or pungent ingredients such as chili powder, mustard, Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce. After that, you can grill or roast the meat. I believe it is a popular British cooking term.
The Best Devilled Chicken Recipe
Enjoy the crisp exterior of the chicken thighs with their moist and juicy insides. Don't forget how luscious and velvety the sauce that's coating the chicken thighs too!
Have a go with this recipe whenever your cravings strike! Since it is a very versatile dish, you can definitely serve it on any occasion. Plus, you can make a satisfying and flavorful weeknight dinner out of this recipe.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These step-by-step instructions for making Devilled Chicken recipe is by far one of the simplest ways to perfect this recipe. If you're just beginning to give your cooking skills a try to flourish, this particular recipe for such a dish is the best!
- If you're looking for a budget-friendly recipe to use on your frozen chicken at home, try making this dish. You'll only be using pantry-staple ingredients!
- This is a family-friendly recipe that kids and adults will surely love to relish any meal of the day. It's also a crowd-pleaser and will certainly make any party a fun one.
- A game day will even be better with this fiery hot dish. Cheer for your favorite team while enjoying a serving of this finger-licking good dish.
- Worry not about having leftovers because this recipe can be used as next-day meals. You'll simply have to add it to fried rice, salads, or sandwiches!
Love chicken recipes? Also, check Fried Chicken Fingers, Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken, Mexican Shredded Chicken Tacos or Panko Breaded Chicken Breast.
Ingredients
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs. Chicken thighs give a more juicy and tender texture to this recipe compared with other cuts. Plus, using boneless and skinless chicken thighs ensure that the marinade will be completely absorbed by the chicken flesh. They are also convenient to make the cooking time faster compared to using bone-in cuts, perfect for grilling!
Tomato Sauce. Tomato sauce puts a delightful tanginess to this recipe, balancing the heat from the spices. Without tomato sauce, this dish will be all heat and no depth. The vibrant color of tomato sauce also gives an additional pleasing appeal! Its fiery red color matches the fiery hot flavor of the dish.
Chili Powder. Chili powder gives this recipe a spicy kick that will make this dish live up to its name for having a "devilish" heat.
Salt. Salt enhances the flavor and tenderizes the chicken meat, giving you juicier and more succulent chicken thighs.
Black Pepper. Black pepper is like the secret ingredient that takes your dish to a whole new level. It brings this unique spiciness that you can smell even before you take a bite. The peppery flavor gives a pleasant kick that blends beautifully with the other flavors.
Mustard Powder. Adding mustard powder to this recipe brings a special touch of flavor—it's a little bit tangy, slightly pungent, and altogether unique. It's like a cool breeze that balances out the fiery spices, resulting in a delightful combination that you'll love.
Worcestershire Sauce. Worcestershire sauce does more than just balance out the spiciness in Devilled Chicken as it works with the mustard powder; it adds a refreshing touch that makes the dish come alive on your taste buds.
Mango Chutney. Mango chutney enhances the marinade of this recipe since it adds tangy, sweet, and savory flavors that complement well with the fiery hot flavor.
Avocado Oil. Grilling the chicken thighs might make them dry once done. Adding avocado oil to the marinade mixture ensures that the chicken thighs remain moist and juicy! You may use olive oil instead.
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Variations & Substitutions
- If you want an aromatic and savory twist to this recipe, you better add some minced or crushed garlic.
- Amp up the heat of this “devilish” and fiery spicy dish by adding red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- If you are more of a sweet and spicy lover, it'll be nice to drizzle the marinade with honey. Mind you, it also adds a glossy glaze to the chicken thighs once grilled.
- Use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs.
- Garnish your dish with some chopped green onions or parsley.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or lime juice to the marinade.
- Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard instead of mustard powder.
- For extra flavor, add ¼ teaspoon of curry powder or turmeric powder.
How To Make Devilled Chicken?
One - Make The Marinade: In a mixing bowl, mix together Worcestershire sauce, mango chutney, avocado oil, mustard powder, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt and pepper until combined (photo 1 &2).
Two - Prepare The Chicken: Wash the chicken thighs and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Three - Marinate the chicken: toss them into the marinade bowl and mix well until completely covered with the marinade. Cover the bowl with a cling film and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight (photo 3).
Four - Grill The Chicken: Heat the grill, then place chicken on a single layer on the grill and cook over medium heat for 6-7 on each side; serve warm (photo 4).
Top Tips!
- Preheat the grill so the chicken thighs won't stick to the grates as you grill them. It would also be even better if you oil the grates before you start grilling.
- While grilling, baste the chicken with extra Devilled Chicken sauce to keep the chicken moist.
Serving Ideas
You may serve this Devilled Chicken with something refreshing like a plate of green salad or
If you want a full meal, simply serve this dish on top of a bowl of Chimichurri Rice. However, if you are in for an exciting game day, serving this dish with Vegetarian Sausage Rolls is a must!
If it's a grilled day out in the backyard, Zucchini Pancakes, Cabbage Patties, Cabbage Salsa or Pan Fried Green Beans, make excellent side dishes for this dish.
Recipe FAQs
You should prepare this dish ahead of time. It's ideal to marinade the chicken thighs overnight before you grill them so the flavor will settle through the meat.
You may bake this dish. It is an easier way to make this recipe as you can control the heat without risking the meat getting burnt.
Yes, you can. However, you need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
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Recipe
Devilled Chicken
Equipment
- Grill pan
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs , boneless skinless
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoon tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoon mango chutney
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, mix together Worcestershire sauce, mango chutney, avocado oil, mustard powder, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt and pepper until combined.½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 4 tablespoon tomato sauce, 2 tablespoon mango chutney, 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Prepare the chicken: Wash the chicken thighs and pat them dry with a kitchen towel, toss them into the marinade bowl and mix well until completely covered with the marinade.6 chicken thighs
- Marinate the chicken: Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Grill: Heat the grill and then grill the chicken over medium heat for 6-7 on each side; serve warm.
Notes
- Preheat the grill so the chicken thighs won't stick to the grates as you grill them. It would also be even better if you oil the grates before you start grilling.
- While grilling, baste the chicken with extra sauce to keep the chicken moist.
Variations
- If you want an aromatic and savory twist to this recipe, you better add some minced or crushed garlic.
- Amp up the heat of this “devilish” and fiery spicy dish by adding red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- If you are more of a sweet and spicy lover, it'll be nice to drizzle the marinade with honey. Mind you, it also adds a glossy glaze to the chicken thighs once grilled.
- Garnish your dish with some chopped green onions or parsley.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or lime juice to the marinade.
- Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard instead of mustard powder.
- For extra flavor, add ¼ teaspoon of curry powder or turmeric powder.
Nancy
Easy and super delicious, even if you don't marinate the meat.
Mia
I liked this recipe too.
Pamella
I baked them in the oven; the dish was delicious!