Spicy Coffee Rubbed Chicken is tender, juicy and spicy ! The perfect main dish for guests or to treat your family and it is so quick and easy to make too !

This spicy Coffee rubbed Chicken is perfect for when you have guests over or want to treat the family to something delicious and a little out of the ordinary.

In the photos I have one chicken breast fillet, all sliced up and served with the trimmings. It may look like you have spent hours in the kitchen ! But by now you should know that I am not fond of hanging around the kitchen for too long.

Don’t get me wrong here, I love food, cooking and baking. But I have zero patience for long, difficult recipes and that is what With A Blast is about.

Quick, easy, yet delicious and (mostly!) nutritious meals, whether it be the main meal, dessert or a drink.

Getting back to the Coffee Rubbed Chicken, the meat is super tender and juicy, with the outside slightly crisp and a whole lot of spicy flavor.

Slicing each Chicken Fillet is up to you. I love the way it looks served in slices, with the creamy Avocado and slightly Lime pickled Onions. You can serve them however you prefer, whole, sliced or cut in half.

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I drizzled some of the pan juices over each sliced Fillet just before serving, no need for it to go to waste now, is there?

Spicy Coffee Rubbed Chicken

Name: Spicy Coffee Rubbed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 t Ground Cumin; 2 t Ground Coriander; 1 TB Paprika; 2 t Dried Oregano; 1/2 t Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 t Cayenne Pepper; 1 TB Espresso Coffee Powder; 1/2 t Dried Chili Flakes; 4 Chicken Fillets; Salt and Pepper (to taste); 1 Red Onion (sliced); 1 Lime (juice only); 1/2 cup Creamy Guacamole (or my 5 Minute Avocado Dressing (link in NOTES below)); Cilantro (to serve ( optional ))

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Resting Time

5 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Spicy Coffee Rubbed Chicken is tender, juicy and spicy ! The perfect main dish for guests or to treat your family and it is so quick and easy to make too !

Course: Main Course

Servings: 4 People

Author: Linda Nortje

Ingredients

COFFEE RUB:

2 t Ground Cumin
2 t Ground Coriander
1 TB Paprika
2 t Dried Oregano
1/2 t Ground Cinnamon
1/2 t Cayenne Pepper
1 TB Espresso Coffee Powder
1/2 t Dried Chili Flakes

CHICKEN ETC:

4 Chicken Fillets
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Red Onion sliced
1 Lime juice only
1/2 cup Creamy Guacamole or my 5 Minute Avocado Dressing (link in NOTES below)
Cilantro to serve ( optional )

Instructions

COFFEE RUB:

Mix all the rub ingredients well in a small bowl

CHICKEN ETC:

Season the Chicken Fillets lightly with Salt and Pepper and coat in the rub
Place the Red Onion in a small bowl – drizzle over the Lime juice (stir every now and then) – set aside
Grill or pan-fry the Chicken until dark golden brown and fully cooked
Leave the Chicken 3 – 5 minutes to rest, then slice and serve topped with creamy Guacamole and the Lime pickled Onions

Recipe Notes

Recipe for my 5 Minute Avocado Dressing

Serve with mashed potatoes (or baked), salads or vegetable sides.