Chicken. Love it, hate it but it is a quick and easy dinner staple. Especially when you can make it a bit more interesting. Enter Chicken a la diable. Spicy, tangy and an easy weeknight dinner.
Chicken à la Diable (adapted from Epicurious)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time : 18 minutes
Serves: 2 (with leftovers)
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup fresh white bread crumbs
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2" thickness
3 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Beat eggs, Dijon mustard, and cayenne in another medium bowl. Mix the bread-crumbs and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a third medium bowl.
Dredge 1 chicken breast in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Coat with egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumbs. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until golden, 2-3 minutes. Flip chicken; transfer to oven. Bake until cooked through, about 12 minutes.
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It looks really yummy. I love baking chicken dishes as it is easy to bake. I will give this recipe a try so thank you for sharing the recipe.
Anna L.
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