Mocha Chicken
Elevate your dinner game with this bold and flavorful Mocha Chicken recipe—a unique fusion of savory spices and rich, aromatic coffee. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are coated in a luxurious rub featuring unsweetened cocoa powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and a hint of cinnamon for a smoky, earthy kick. The dish is seared to golden perfection before being simmered in a luscious coffee-chicken broth sauce, creating layers of deep, complex flavor. Finished in the oven for tender, juicy chicken, this recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner or an impressive entertaining option. Serve with roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the indulgent sauce. Keywords: mocha chicken recipe, coffee-rubbed chicken, cocoa spiced chicken, savory mocha dish, roasted chicken with coffee sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a spice rub.
Pat the chicken thighs dry using paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken and sear the other side for another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant. Pour in the brewed coffee and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Place the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken to coat.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and carefully spoon some of the sauce over the chicken to enhance its flavor. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the Mocha Chicken with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 629 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 8% | |
*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.
