Coffee Brine for Chicken

Who would imagine that coffee would taste good with meat.  Honestly,  I could  not taste much coffee, but the chicken had a bit of a kick to it.  This brine made the chicken juicy, and delicious.  (and not bad to look at either)  Easy to make, and kid approved.  (My son repeatedly told me how good it was, and asked for a second helping...always a good sign!)  Tastes good cold too!


1  1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee
2 cups water
1/8 cup salt
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 crushed garlic cloves
1 cinnamon stick
2  1/2 lbs chicken pieces

• In a large pot, combine coffee, water, salt and sugar until completely dissolved
• Stir in chili powder, red pepper, garlic, and cinnamon
• Add chicken
• (I added a small plate on top, so that the top of the chicken pieces remained soaked in the brine)
• Cover and refrigerate 3-4 hours
• Place chicken on a broiler pan, and broil 6 inches from heat source for 10 minutes. (or until browned)
• Turn pieces over and repeat
• Set oven to 350 degrees, and place broiling pan on middle rack.  Cook 10+ minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside. 
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-Queenie Cuisine