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Chicken à la Diable

4.5

(16)

Piquant Dijon mustard and a little cayenne pepper put the diable in these crisp pan-fried chicken breasts.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

    Step 2

    Dredge 1 chicken breast in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Coat with egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumbs. Transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining chicken.

    Step 3

    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.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 398 calories
17 g fat
11 g carbohydrates
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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