Chicken Braised With Coffee And Asian Pears. Recipe

Name: Chicken Braised With Coffee And Asian Pears.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 large chicken thighs bone in; 1 tablespoon oil (canola, grapeseed or vegetable); 1 medium onion sliced in 1/4- inch slices; 2 leeks cut in half and then in 1/4 -inch slices (use only the white and light green parts); 2 Asian Pears, unpeeled, cored, and cut in 1/2- inch slices; 1/2 cup chicken broth (preferably homemade); 1 tablespoon butter.; 1 teaspoon Instant Espresso powder; 1/2 cup strong freshly brewed coffee; 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 large chicken thighs bone in
1 tablespoon oil (canola, grapeseed or vegetable)
1 medium onion sliced in 1/4- inch slices
2 leeks cut in half and then in 1/4 -inch slices (use only the white and light green parts)
2 Asian Pears, unpeeled, cored, and cut in 1/2- inch slices
1/2 cup chicken broth (preferably homemade)
1 tablespoon butter.
1 teaspoon Instant Espresso powder
1/2 cup strong freshly brewed coffee
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

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["Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.1. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, cinnamon, mustard, and Instant Espresso powder. 2. Rub all over chicken thighs.3. In an ovenproof skillet that is large enough to fit all the thighs in one layer, heat the oil over high heat, brown chicken thighs about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.4. Transfer the thighs to a large plate and set aside.5. Add onions, leeks, and the Asian pears to the skillet, lower the heat, and saute for about 10 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon, to make sure they don't burn.6. Deglaze with the chicken broth and the freshly brewed coffee, scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. 7. Return the chicken thighs with the juice from the plate to the skillet.8. Place in the oven. Cook for 30 minutes.", "9. When ready to serve, arrange the thighs, onions, leeks and the Asian pears, on a large platter. Stir in butter and peanut butter to the pan juices, and pour over the top. Sprinkle the fresh thyme over the chicken. Serve with wild or brown rice pilaf."]

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken Braised With Coffee And Asian Pears. falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Braised With Coffee And Asian Pears.

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