Coffee Brined Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Coffee Brined Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: brine; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3 cups water; 4 slices lemons; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon coriander seed; 3/4 cup strong coffee; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

brine
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 cups water
4 slices lemons
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seed
3/4 cup strong coffee
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil

1
combine the brine ingredients, except coffee in a saucepan, heat until sugar and salt dissolve pour into a large bowl, stir in coffee, refrigerate until cool.
2
add chicken and use a small plate to keep it submerged 2-3 hours.
3
heat grill to high.
4
remove chicken from brine, blot with paper towels, and brush with oil or butter on both sides grill 4-8 minutes, moving halfway to create grill marks.
5
turn over and grill 4-6 minutes more until done.

296

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: brine, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 3 cups water, and more.

Yes, Coffee Brined Chicken Breasts 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.

Coffee Brined Chicken Breasts

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