Coffee Grilled Chicken

Coffee Grilled Chicken

This is company perfect for special guests and makes great sandwiches the next day. If ale or porter is not your favorite, you can leave it out, but micro brewery versions of coffee infused ales and beers are becoming more and more popular and really add a nice bit to this recipe. Don't substitute with a coffee liqueur as it adds a sweetness that doesn't quite work.

This recipe makes 8 servings

Coffee Grilled Chicken Ingredients: 
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 
½" piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped finely 
1/3 cup chopped herbs (rosemary, parsley, and oregano make a nice combo) 
¼ cup Dijon mustard 
½ cup strong coffee beer (porter or ale) 
¼ cup prepared Original Blend coffee, chilled 
2 tablespoons maple syrup (real, not that corn syrup stuff) 
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, finely minced 
4 tablespoons fruity olive oil 
1 tablespoon (or to taste) of hot sauce 
Salt and pepper, to taste 
8 chicken breasts, skinned if desired

Directions: 
In a large bowl combine all the ingredients, except the chicken. 
Taste this sauce and adjust seasonings as you like. 
Pour one-half of the marinade into a smaller bowl, cover it, and refrigerate.
Put the chicken breasts into a deep dish, cover with the remaining marinade, and refrigerate, at least two hours, or overnight.
To cook, remove both the marinade and chicken and bring them to room temperature. 
Preheat your grill then grill the breasts, basting with the marinade frequently. Cook until juices run clear from the breasts. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow to rest for about five minutes.
To plate, add rice, fresh-cooked green beans, and garnish with lemon zest curls and extra herbs sprinkled over the rice.

Coffee Grilled Chicken Nutrtional Info provided by www.menucalc.com:
Calculated for a serving size of one (9.1 oz) 
Calories 300 
Calories from Fat 45 
Total Fat 5 g 8% Daily Value
Saturated Fat 1 g 5% Daily Value
Trans Fat 0 g 
Cholesterol 135 mg 45% Daily Value
Sodium 240 mg 10% Daily Value
Total Carbohydrates 4 g 1% Daily Value
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0% Daily Value
Sugars 3 g 
Protein 55 g 
Vitamin A 2% Daily Value
Vitamin C 6% Daily Value
Calcium 4% Daily Value
Iron 10% Daily Value