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Mocha Chicken

Mocha Chicken Recipe

An unusual marinade that produces a tastey sweet glaze for your chicken. Marinating time not included.
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine International
Calories 782.7 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cooking sherry
  • 1/4 cup brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 chicken legs
  • ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 428gCalories: 782.7kcalCarbohydrates: 31.7gProtein: 50.6gFat: 43.9gSaturated Fat: 10.4gCholesterol: 207.9mgSodium: 2892.5mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 28.1g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Chicken, Chicken Thigh & Leg, Meat, Poultry, Weeknight
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