Ww Coffee-Braised Chicken Thighs

Submitted by Luvs 2 Cook

"I got this recipe from my sister. Putting on aar for safe keeping. 1 thigh and 3 tablespoons of sauce (4 servings, 4 Points each) Great served with brown rice or couscous with mushrooms. Enjoy"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 (5 ounce) skinless bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup strong brewed coffee
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

directions

1. Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
2. Spray large deep nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to plate.
3. Add onion, garlic, fennel seeds, chili powder, oregano and brown sugar to skillet and stir to blend. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, 8 minutes.
4. Add coffee and vinegar and bring to a boil.
5. Place chicken thighs on top on onion mixture.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
7. Turn chicken thighs and simmer until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Reviews

[tnorby]

Very unique & interesting mild flavor. Something new. Loved it. I ask my wife and son what the main ingredient is in the sauce and they couldn’t guess.