Sweet-and-Tangy Deviled Baked Chicken (Pollo alla Diavola)
Tender baked chicken drumsticks and thighs glazed in a sticky Dijon, brown sugar, and Worcestershire glaze.

- Glaze caramelizes into an irresistible sticky crust.
- Great hot for dinner or cold the next day.
Sweet-and-Tangy Deviled Baked Chicken (Pollo alla Diavola)
Deviled chicken (Pollo alla Diavola) gets its tangy punch from Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and Worcestershire. Marinate ahead and bake until caramelized and sticky.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks and bone-in thighs)
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard & 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce & 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper & 1 tsp smoked paprika
Directions
Marinate chicken
Whisk mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire, oil, and spices. Coat chicken; chill 2 hours.
Bake until glazed
Arrange on baking sheet. Bake at 400Β°F for 40-45 mins, basting with pan juices, until skin is sticky and browned.
π‘ CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Line your baking sheet with foil for effortless cleanup.
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2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zestβdelicious.




