Coffee-Marinated Chicken

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About the Recipe

Enter a world of culinary innovation with Coffee-Marinated Chicken, where brewed coffee, spices, and a touch of olive oil blend to craft a savory marinade. This unique infusion elevates your chicken, bringing out deep, smoky flavors that captivate your senses. Grill or pan-sear to perfection and experience tender, aromatic poultry like never before. Whether enjoyed with company or as a personal indulgence, Coffee-Marinated Chicken adds a gourmet touch to your dining table, creating an unforgettable dish with ease.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

For the Coffee Marinade:

• 1/4 cup brewed strong coffee, cooled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or your preferred cut)

Preparation

Preparing the Coffee Marinade: Creating the coffee marinade by mixing brewed coffee, olive oil, and spices usually takes about 5 minutes.

Marinating the Chicken: Placing the chicken breasts in the marinade and ensuring they are well-coated takes an additional 5 to 10 minutes, depending on your marinating technique.

Marinating Time: Allow at least 30 minutes
Cooking Time: When grilling or pan-searing boneless, skinless chicken breasts, you’ll typically need about 6-8 minutes per side.

For the Coffee Marinade:

1. In a bowl, combine the cooled brewed coffee, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create your coffee marinade.

For the Chicken:

1. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
2. Pour the coffee marinade over the chicken.
3. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, but you can leave it to marinate for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator. The longer the marination, the more intense the coffee flavor will be.
4. When ready to cook, preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess liquid drip off.
6. Grill or pan-sear the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
7. Remove the chicken from the grill or skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
8. Slice and serve your Coffee-Marinated Chicken with your favorite side dishes.

This Coffee-Marinated Chicken recipe infuses your chicken with the earthy notes of coffee and a touch of smoky spices for a unique and savory flavor experience. Enjoy!