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Coffee-Rubbed Chicken Thighs
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 405 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp finely ground coffee
- 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
- Remove the chicken thighs from the refrigerator and the packaging. Give them a quick rinse under cool water. Pat completely dry with paper towels. Set the chicken aside on a clean plate to allow the thighs to come to room temperature.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, coffee, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Drizzle or brush the olive oil on the chicken thighs. Then, pat the dry rub all over the thighs using your hands.
- Generously rub the chicken with a mix of sugar, salt, coffee, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne, ensuring the blend covers every part evenly.
- Place the chicken thighs on the lined baking sheet, skin side facing up.
- Put the pan in the oven and roast the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when checked with an instant-read meat thermometer and the skin is crispy, approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
- Transfer the thighs to a serving platter and pour the pan juices over them. Tent loosely with foil and allow the thighs to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite side dishes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
405kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
1288mg
(54%)
Potassium
349mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
170IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1288mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.