Deviled Chicken Thighs

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   Heat the broiler to its maximum, and set the rack about 4 inches from the heat.

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   Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, and place it in a pan, skin side up.

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   Broil, watching carefully, until the skin is golden brown, about 5 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, combine the mustard, shallots and cayenne.

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   (If you have a small food processor, you can chop the shallots by throwing them in with the mustard and pulsing the machine on and off a few times.)

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   When the chicken has browned, remove it from oven, and turn it.

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   Spread just a teaspoon or so of the mustard mixture on the underside of the chicken, and broil about 5 minutes.

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   Turn the chicken, and spread the remaining mixture on the upper, or skin side.

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   Broil until mustard begins to brown.

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    At this point, the chicken may be done.

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    (There will be only the barest trace of pink near the bone; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat will read 160 degrees.)

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    If it is not done, turn off the broiler and leave the chicken in the oven 5 more minutes or so.

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    Garnish and serve.

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