Deviled Chicken Thighs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat broiler to its maximum; set the rack about 4 inches from the heat.
2. 2
   Season chicken on both sides and place it in a pan, skin side up.
3. 3
   Broil, watching carefully, until the skin is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, combine the mustard, shallot, and cayenne (if you have a small food processor, just throw them in there and pulse the machine on and off a few times).
5. 5
   When the chicken has browned, remove it from the oven and turn it.
6. 6
   Spread just a teaspoon or so of the mustard mixture on the underside of the chicken and broil for about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Turn the chicken and spread the remaining mixture on the skin side.
8. 8
   Broil until the mustard begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
9. 9
   At this point, the chicken may be done, an instant read thermometer inserted into the meat will read 160°.
10. 10
    If it is not, turn off the broiler and let the chicken remain in the oven for another 5 minutes or so.
11. 11
    Garnish with the parsley if you like and serve.