The Epicurean
A Treatise on the Culinary Art — Charles Ranhofer of Delmonico’s — 1894
No. 1874

Chickens' Legs, American Style-Deviled

Cuisses de Poulet a l'Americaine a la Diable

Broil slowly some chicken legs and when well done, dip them in English mustard diluted with mushroom catsup, salt, and cayenne, then roll them in bread-crumbs, and broil again over a slow fire until they acquire a fine color. Dress, pour lightly melted maitre d'hotel butter (No. 581) over, or else a deviled sauce (No. 459) into the bottom of the dish.