Chicken à la Diable Recipe

Chicken à la Diable Recipe

  • 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
  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.
  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.
  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.
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