Mocha Garlic Chicken Recipes

MOCHA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium, nonreactive container, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, coffee, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Place chicken legs in the mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 3 to 4 hours.
• Remove chicken from the marinade mixture, and set aside. Transfer the marinade to a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil
• Heat remaining olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with pepper, and brown on all sides in the skillet.
• Pour the hot marinade mixture into the skillet.
• Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
• Cool slightly before serving.

MOCHA CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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.
• Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Pour marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
• 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.
• Stir cornstarch into cold water. Drizzle into sauce a few drops at a time until sauce achieves desired consistency. Serve alongside chicken.