Devilled Chicken

My devilled chicken is soft, juicy, and full of flavor, with a marinade that is absolutely delicious. Although devilled chicken is usually known for its heat, I adjusted this version to a mild spice level, making it more family-friendly. The mango chutney adds a lovely sweet, and tangy flavor that balances the spices beautifully.

What Is Devilled Chicken?

Devilled chicken is an easy old-fashioned dish made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in a spicy devilling sauce and then grilled.

Do you know why they call this recipe that name?? Well "Devilling" is an old-fashioned cooking technique or cooking process In which you season meat or chicken with spicy ingredients such as chili powder or hot sauce. I believe it is a popular British cooking term.

I find that marinating the chicken for at least an hour really enhances the flavor, so don’t skip this step.

The dish turned out juicy and flavorful, making it perfect for weeknight dinners. As I mentioned, it’s also suitable for children because it’s not too spicy.

Serve them on top of a bowl of Chimichurri Rice or with Vegetarian Sausage Rolls or  Pan Fried Green Beans.

You'll Need

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Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs. I prefer chicken thighs because they give a more juicy and tender texture to this recipe compared with other cuts.

Tomato Sauce. Tomato sauce puts a delightful tanginess to this recipe.

Seasonings: I used chili powder, mustard powder, black pepper and salt.

Note: Feel free to add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard instead of mustard powder.

Worcestershire Sauce

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.

Oil. I like adding some oil to the marinade mixture to ensure the chicken thighs remain moist and juicy after cooking! You may use any oil you like.

How To Make Devilled Chicken?

One - Make The Marinade: In a mixing bowl, mix together Worcestershire sauce, mango chutney, 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).

Tip: While grilling, baste the chicken with extra sauce to keep the it moist.

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• Bon Bon Chicken 
• Chicken Katsu Curry
• Mango Habanero Wings
• Curry Chicken
• Fried Chicken Fingers
• Chinese Peanut Butter Chicken
• Mexican Shredded Chicken Tacos
• Panko Breaded Chicken Breast

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