Coffee Brined Chicken with Smoky BBQ Sauce

  • strong hot coffee
  • kosher salt
  • brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • 2 1/4" thick lemon slices
  • 2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 ground coriander
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 slice bacon, diced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp dijon
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  1. Combine 1/4 cup of coffee, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and whisk until dissolved.
  2. Stir in the water, lemon, peppercorns, mustard, coriander, and cool to room temperature.
  3. Pour into a large ziploc bag and add 2 chicken breasts.  Chill 3 hours.
  4. Drain, dry the breasts, and discard the brine.  Grill the chicken until cooked.
  5. Meanwhile, saute the the bacon in a saucepan 2 minutes.  Add the shallot and saute 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in 3 tbsp coffee, and the vinegar.  Bring to a boil and then stir in the dijon, cream, and worcestershire sauce.  Simmer 5 minutes.
  7. Check the seasoning of the sauce.
  8. Serve the chicken with the sauce.

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