Latin coffee rubbed chicken

I am working on some new recipes for Whole Foods using their Whole Trade products. These products are great because a percentage of their sales go towards giving loans to farmers.

I came up with a delicious coffee rub that can be used on any meat, chicken or fish. It makes quite a bit (about 1 C.) so keep it on hand for an easy dry rub.

Below is a recipe for both the dry rub as well as a yummy Latin chicken recipe that uses the rub. Enjoy!!

Latin coffee rubbed chicken

Coffee dry rub
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt
¼ C. ground Mexican Blend Zaragoza blend Allegro coffee
½ C. brown sugar


1 Tbs. olive oil
1 package boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 14.5 oz. can Muir Glen Adobo seasoned diced tomatoes
½ C. chopped fresh cilantro leaves


To make dry rub:
Combine all dry ingredients and store in a left over jam jar.

To make chicken:
Heat oil in a large nonstick pan with a lid. Generously sprinkle chicken with coffee rub. Once oil is hot, add chicken to pan. Brown for 2-3 minutes per side. Once chicken has been browned on both sides, add onions and garlic and stir to combine. Add in diced tomatoes and stir to combine.

Turn heat to medium low and cover. Let cook for 25 minutes. Before serving, add chopped cilantro.

Serve over white rice or in flour tortillas.