Mocha Chicken Recipe

Name: Mocha Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup sherry wine; 1/4 cup very strong brewed coffee; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 chicken drumsticks or 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

2/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sherry wine
1/4 cup very strong brewed coffee
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 chicken drumsticks or 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

1
Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, coffee, garlic, cayenne, 1 tbsp olive oil and chicken legs in a zip top bag. Press out as much air as possible and seal bag. Refrigerate from 3 hours to overnight.
2
Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Pour marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Add chicken legs and brown on all sides. Pour boiling marinade into skillet and simmer 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked and juices run clear.
4
Stir cornstarch into cold water. Drizzle into sauce a few drops at a time until sauce achieves desired consistency. Serve alongside chicken.

531

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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: 2/3 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup sherry wine, 1/4 cup very strong brewed coffee, and more.

Yes, Mocha Chicken 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.

Mocha Chicken

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