Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons mild curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon French mustard
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 8 chicken legs, cooked
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour
  • buttered toast, hot slices, to serve

Method

  • Mix the mustard powder with half the salt, pepper, cayenne and paprika, the curry powder and French mustard and work to a paste.
  • Add half the butter and work until smooth.
  • Make 4 slits down the length of each chicken leg and spread a little of the devil mixture into each.
  • Season the flour with the remaining salt, pepper, cayenne and paprika.
  • Use to dust the chicken legs.
  • Melt the remaining butter and brush over each leg.
  • Place under a preheated hot broiler and broil the joints for 6 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
  • Baste with the pan juices once or twice.
  • Serve the chicken legs at once on strips of hot buttered toast.