Deviled Egg Chicks
Make your Easter celebration extra-special this year with these adorable deviled egg chicks. They are fun an easy to make and sure to impress.
Servings: 12
Equipment
- Pastry Bag Optional
Ingredients
- 12 eggs large
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
To Decorate:
- carrot cut into small triangles
- black olives cut into small pieces
Instructions
Cook the Eggs:
- Put the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover them with water.
- Bring to a boil over a medium heat.
- Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool.
Prepare the Eggs:
- Gently peel the cooled eggs and then, using a sharp paring knife, carefully cut a zig-zag pattern around the upper third of each egg to create a “cracked shell” effect.
- Remove the top portion and set aside.
- Separate the yolks into a bowl, and then mash in the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the bottom egg whites, filling generously to create a rounded “chick” body.
- Add the reserved egg tops back on at an angle.
Decorate the Deviled Eggs:
- Insert a carrot triangle into the yolk mixture for the beak and 2 olive pieces above the beak for the eyes.
- Chill until required and serve on a platter.
Notes
Make a "nest": Arrange the chicks on a bed of lettuce or shredded cabbage to create a “nest” effect.
Use an egg timer: I find that 10 minutes is the perfect cooking time, so consider using a timer for perfect doneness.
Serving platter: Don't use a deviled egg platter because they're shaped to hold normal deviled eggs horizontally and these deviled egg chicks need to stand upright.
Use an egg timer: I find that 10 minutes is the perfect cooking time, so consider using a timer for perfect doneness.
Serving platter: Don't use a deviled egg platter because they're shaped to hold normal deviled eggs horizontally and these deviled egg chicks need to stand upright.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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