Grilled Chicken with Mustard and Red Pepper

Name: Grilled Chicken with Mustard and Red Pepper
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons French Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon coarse-grain French Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon finely ground dried hot red pepper; 2 eggs; 6 chicken legs, thighs attached; 1/2 cup fine homemade breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

7 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons French Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon coarse-grain French Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon finely ground dried hot red pepper
2 eggs
6 chicken legs, thighs attached
1/2 cup fine homemade breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2

In a small bowl, combine the mustards and red pepper; stir to blend.
3

Place the eggs in a shallow platter, and whisk lightly with a fork to blend.
4

Using a pastry brush, brush the mustard mixture all over the chicken legs and thighs.
5

Dip them in the eggs, coating evenly on all sides.
6

Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs, coating as evenly as possible.
7

Place the chicken pieces side by side in a roasting pan.
8

Dot with the butter.
9

Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, basting frequently.
10

The chicken is done when the juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
11

Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer the pieces to a wire rack to help firm up the coating, about 5 minutes.
12

Serve hot or cold.