COFFEE BRINED CHICKEN BREASTS

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try this for really moist chicken on the grill. prep time doesn't reflect brining time. this is from fine cooking.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Poultry

Time 29m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • add chicken and use a small plate to keep it submerged 2-3 hours.
  • heat grill to high.
  • 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.
  • turn over and grill 4-6 minutes more until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 83.7, Sodium 7201.3, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 13.4, Protein 28.2

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