Preheat your oven to 425°F. This ensures your chicken bakes perfectly, achieving a nice golden color. While it's heating, line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, ground paprika, and ground cayenne pepper. This mixture is the key to infusing your chicken with flavor, so make sure it's well combined.
In a second shallow bowl, stir together the Panko breadcrumbs, dried parsley, dried chives, and garlic powder. This will be your crispy coating, so mix it thoroughly to blend the flavors.
Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. This simple step enhances the chicken’s natural taste, making each bite scrumptious.
One piece at a time, dip a chicken thigh into the Dijon mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Allow any excess to drip off before moving to the next step.
Next, roll the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure to coat all sides evenly so that every bite will have that delightful crunch.
Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken pieces, making sure they have enough space between them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Keep an eye on them, and start checking around the 35-minute mark. Your chicken should reach an internal temperature of 175°F and be beautifully golden brown.
Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes. This is crucial as it allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring juicy chicken.
Serve your Deviled Chicken warm and enjoy the amazing flavors. You’ll be amazed at how delicious and crispy it is!
