Chicken Diablo with the Perfect Spicy-Sweet Balance
Bold, sweet, and spicy chicken thighs glazed in a fiery buffalo-Dijon sauce. Baked or seared for juicy texture and caramelized heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1½–2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
1 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Diablo Sauce:
¼ cup hot sauce
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp butter
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Pat chicken dry and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Brush sauce over chicken. Reserve some for later.
- Bake 25–30 minutes or sear in skillet, then broil 5–7 minutes.
- Rest 5 minutes. Brush with more sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
Use breasts or wings if preferred. Add chili flakes for more heat. Grill or bake. Gluten-free and dairy-free options included.