Skinless, boneless chicken breasts are the poultry cut grill jockeys both love and hate. We love the convenience (not to mention the fact that they're virtually pure protien with practically no fat). On the down side, they're rather bland in flavor and tend to dry out on the grill. Brining is a great way to compensate for both of these shortcomings — especially if you use this "redeye" variation on traditional brine. A shot of espresso adds an unexpected flavor (don't worry, it's subtle), along with an inviting mahogany hue. To complete the coffee motif, I propose serving the chicken with an espresso-flavored mustard barbecue sauce.
An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.
A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.
Rather than breaded and fried as you might expect croquettes to be, these are something more akin to a seared chicken salad patty.
This comforting cheeseburger-inspired pasta from Kiano Moju is bolstered by berbere spice.
Crème de violette is an exuberantly floral violet liqueur that gives vibrant color to this fun frozen cocktail.
This is one of the best fried chickens ever. From southern Thailand, gai hat yai is known for its crispy skin, great aromatics, and super juicy meat.
Developed in the 1980s by a chef in Hong Kong, this sauce is all about umami.
These decadent brownies feature a sweet, minty topping complemented by a rich dark chocolate ganache and mini chocolate chips for added texture.