Cubed Chicken with Coffee Sauce
Transform your dinner routine with this bold and savory Cubed Chicken with Coffee Sauce, a recipe that seamlessly blends tender, golden-brown chicken breast cubes with a rich, velvety sauce infused with the deep, aromatic flavors of brewed coffee. This unique dish combines simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like onion, garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar to create a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet notes, enhanced by a touch of smoky bitterness from the coffee. The luscious sauce thickens beautifully with a cornstarch slurry, clinging to every bite of chicken for an irresistible finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is perfect for weeknight meals or an elevated dinner served over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and brightness, and enjoy a flavor-packed experience that's equally comforting and adventurous!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium (finely chopped) onion
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 120 milliliters strong brewed coffee
- 100 milliliters chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon (chopped, optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken cubes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion for 3 minutes or until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the brewed coffee and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add the brown sugar and soy sauce, and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Slowly add this mixture to the simmering sauce while stirring constantly to thicken.
Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the coffee sauce, then simmer for another 3-5 minutes to heat through.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve the cubed chicken and coffee sauce hot over rice or mashed potatoes, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1222 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.3 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 461 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 4829 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 146.1 g | 292% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1982 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
