Chicken pieces are marinated in warm spices with a delicious coffee spiced rub which is then grilled turning it into a stunningly juicy, flavorful appetizer!
Whether it is Hammerhead, Long Black or a Latte Macchiato, if you love coffee there is a strong chance that is a fiery love. A savage love. The 'I can't live without you' love. Trust me. This is coming from someone who recently went through an excruciating coffee detox. And I learned that there is no life without coffee. Warm weather be damned. Let winter come out of its hiding place. A hot cup of coffee is ideal for any and all good occasions. Ha! Bad too. I know, in some part of the world there are arguments on whether this glorious drink is good or bad for us and on how many cups can be consumed in a day. But does that really stop us from our undying love for coffee?
Coffee Spiced Chicken is really simple to prepare, quick and perfect as an appetizer. The key lies in the coffee rub and with only a handful of ingredients, the flavors shine through the chicken drumsticks.
Perfect when you've unexpected guests at home or those rushed weekdays when cooking becomes a chore. All you ought to do is marinate the chicken and freeze it over the weekend which enables you to whip this dish in under 15 minutes.
When I saw this recipe at one of my favorite food bloggers - The Spice Adventuress, a couple of years ago I knew I ought to try this. I, however, do not know why it took so much time for me to lay my hands on it. This time though, I knew it was International Coffee Day on October 1, and I remembered this recipe from her blog.
I have been following her blog since the time I started blogging at Kohl Eyed Me, then Tale of Two Tomatoes. She has graced this space with a stunning recipe - Stir-Fried Chicken with Lime Leaves.
Ingredients:
1. 6 Chicken drumsticks (preferably)
2. 4 ½ teaspoon coffee spice rub
3. Salt, to season
4. Vegetable oil
5. Lemon wedges, to serve
6. , to serve
8. Yoghurt; beaten and spiced mildly with roasted cumin powder
Coffee Spice Rub:
1. 3 teaspoon ground coffee (I used Instant Nescafe powder)
2. 3 teaspoon salt
3. 3 teaspoon brown sugar
4. 4 teaspoon red chilli powder
5. 1 teaspoon black pepper
6. 1 teaspoon onion powder
7. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
8. 1 star anise, powdered
9. ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
10. ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
11. 1 teaspoon coriander powder
12. 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
Method:
1. To prepare the coffee spice rub, mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
2. Place the chicken drumsticks in a bowl or ziplock bag, add the spice rub and drizzle with vegetable oil (approx 2 -3 tbsp). Season with salt (remember the spice rub already has salt) and rub it all together and ensure the chicken has been coated well. Marinate for at least 6 hours, overnight is recommended.
3. Add oil in a pan and fry the marinated chicken legs. Remove and serve hot.
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Nikita Dudani says
Exotic pick! Looks beautiful.
Jinal Gada says
I am a jain n will try my jain version of this recipe with some veg food..
Soumya says
Oh this looks so interesting and delicious! I've heard of tea flavored meat before but the first time I'm seeing coffee being used. Kudos to you for trying this out!
Sulekha says
I am a tea fan but could try coffee chicken. The drumsticks look heavenly.
SHALINI BAISIWALA says
Holy mackarel! coffee and chicken together!! I wonder if choclate will work too 😉
Interesting one from your kitchen yet again Shalzz! I already made 2 recipes from here and loved them to death! Marked this one for later!!
Sheethal Susan Jacob says
I am sipping my coffee while reading this. Few years ago, I tried to go coffee detox which just lasted 2 days. Anything with coffee flavour is my favorite. Thou never heard of this before. Would make this soon, one day.
Nibha Gupta says
I'm a vegetarian but the word coffee makes it interesting already! Sure to refer this to my friends!
Rajlakshmi says
Do you have something called tea spiced chicken as well... I have never heard of this one before. Looks amazing, like all your other recipes.
BTW, please please do some vegetarian dishes as well. I gave up chicken last year and I am not very creative when it comes to cooking
Anjana says
I should show this to my husband. Quite a twist to the humble chicken! Thank you 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues says
I've never heard of this before. Looks yummy. Would love to try it out. Thanks, Shalini.
Alana says
This sounds intriguing. Pinned and will tell the family cook.
Ashwini Dodani says
I am a vegetarian here but I love the idea already, could you do a "Coffee Spiced Paneer" post too, please?
Mahak babyandbeyondin says
I'm not very fond of coffee to be honest, but the photos here have me salivating!
Bhavya says
Wow! I know I will definitely make this dish soon 🙂
keerthi vydyula says
I am a vegetarian and it made me curious of the thought of trying the same recipe with paneer instead! What do u suggest?
Aesha Shah says
This is a different recipe. I will share this recipe with my friend so she can make it for me. I don't know how to cook non veg food so better get it done from someone else rather than ruin everything.
Apeksha Rao says
Interesting use of coffee. I wonder if this can be adapted for any vegetarian dish. Love the way your passion for cooking shines through.
Zainab says
A new twist to hicken for sure 🙂
Sreedeep says
Wow, this can sure pack a lot of fire. Just looking at those pictures makes me crave for the dish! Great start to the challenge, Shalini!
V says
Looks delicious, and knowing it's your recipe, it'd absolutely taste delicious. 🙂