Posted by Christiana Carmichael on August 24, 2020

Coffee-Rubbed Chicken

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Written By Christiana Carmichael

Find Your Ambition Founder, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, Certified Yin Yoga Instructor

Homemade Coffee Rub

Use this rub over steak, chicken, tuna, or any other of your favorite proteins!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp coarse salt
  • 2 tbsp coffee grounds
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tbsp onion pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper

Mix ingredients in a small bowl until well blended. 

Coffee-Rubbed Chicken

Ingredients (Per 1 Serving)

  • 4 oz boneless skinless chicken breast (thawed)
  • 1 cup cooked jasmine white rice
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • Homemade coffee rub (see above) **there will be enough rub for at least 4 servings of this recipe.
  • Green onions for topping

Calories And Macronutrients

  • Calories: 375
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fat: 6g

Directions:

1. Follow the specific directions on the box of rice for best results. The rice will take the longest, typically about 20 minutes, so start with this. 

2. While rice is cooking, halve each chicken breast into 2 cutlets. Use a meat mallet to produce an uniform thickness throughout each cut.

3. Spray a medium skillet with a zero calorie cooking spray and heat over medium heat. 

4. Cover each cutlet with homemade coffee rub until well-coated. Gently rub in.

5. Cook chicken in skillet until internal temperature reaches 165°F. For juicier chicken, cover the skillet while cooking, and flip chicken over every three minutes. When cooked, remove from heat and set aside. Keep covered. 

6. When rice is finished cooking, measure 1 cup onto your plate. Place chicken over the rice, and top with sour cream and green onions. 

Why I Love This Recipe:

This rub will transform your chicken into a restaurant-quality, mouth-watering meal in under 30 minutes! It’s super easy to make and goes great with everything!

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Christiana Carmichael

Find Your Ambition Founder, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer

Christiana is the founder of Find Your Ambition and has a passion for helping others through personal training. She is a highly sought out fitness coach and takes pride in her ability to inspire others to reach their fitness goals.

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