Coffee-Marinated Chicken

A great marinade can add amazing flavor to chicken. Take for instance this Caribbean-inspired marinade infused with Ganoderma-enriched GanoCafe Classic. Enjoy this tangy marinated chicken with flavors of orange, lime and Latin spices. It's perfect for tacos, especially when topped with a fresh pineapple or mango salsa!

INGREDIENTS:

1	cup hot water
1	sachet GanoCafe Classic
8	boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2	Tbsp brown sugar
2	tsp oregano
1	tsp cumin
5	cloves garlic, smashed
2	bay leaves
1/2	medium onion, halved
1/2	cup orange juice
	Juice of 1 lime
2	Tbsp olive oil
	Salt and Pepper, to taste

 

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Prepare the GanoCafe Classic by pouring sachet contents into a mug along with 8 oz of hot water and stir until combined Set aside to cool.
2.	In a re-sealable container or bag, add chicken and the next eight ingredients (brow sugar through lime juice). Pour GanoCafe Classic into the bag and seal. Marinate 4-6 hours in a refrigerator.
3.	When ready to cook, heat olive oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4.	Remove chicken from marinade (reserve liquid) and blot with paper towels. Place chicken in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
5.	Add marinade contents to the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue to boil, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
6.	Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate. Let cool, then shred.

 

NUTRITIONAL FACT:

Research into the coffee habits of more than 125,000 people has suggested that those who consume more coffee also have shown to have healthier livers. There may be an ingredient in coffee that helps protect the liver from damage. Ganoderma lucidum has also shown to be good for the liver. That makes your enriched GanoCafe Classic a great choice for liver health!