Glazed Chicken Breasts with Coffee BBQ Sauce Recipe

Name: Glazed Chicken Breasts with Coffee BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 large shallots, very finely chopped; 8 medium garlic cloves, very finely chopped; 1/2 habanero or Scotch bonnet chile, seeded and minced; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee; 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses; 3 tablespoons honey; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 6 chicken breast halves, on the bone (about 10 ounces each)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large shallots, very finely chopped
8 medium garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1/2 habanero or Scotch bonnet chile, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
3 tablespoons honey
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6 chicken breast halves, on the bone (about 10 ounces each)

1
Melt the butter in a saucepan.
2
Add the shallots, garlic and habanero and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until the shallots soften and begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the coriander and cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
4
Add the tomato paste and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until glossy, about 1 minute.
5
Pour in the sherry and simmer over moderately low heat until slightly syrupy, about 7 minutes.
6
Stir in the stock, coffee and molasses and simmer for 1 hour, until reduced to 1 1/2 cups.
7
Stir in the honey.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Preheat the broiler.
10
Position a rack 8 to 10 inches from the heat source.
11
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and broil for about 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and almost cooked through.
12
Brush the chicken with 1/2 cup of the sauce and broil for about 5 minutes longer, turning frequently, until the chicken is cooked through.
13
Transfer the chicken to a platter and pass the remaining barbecue sauce at the table.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 large shallots, very finely chopped, 8 medium garlic cloves, very finely chopped, 1/2 habanero or Scotch bonnet chile, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Glazed Chicken Breasts with Coffee BBQ Sauce 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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Glazed Chicken Breasts with Coffee BBQ Sauce

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