Grilled Coffee-Brined Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• ¼ cup kosher salt
• ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
• 3 cups water
• 4 slices lemon (¼ inch thick)
• 1 Tbs. black peppercorns
• 1 Tbs. mustard seeds
• 1 Tbs. coriander seeds
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 oz. each), trimmed and rinsed
  • 1 cup wood chips (such as oak or hickory), soaked in water for 1 hour and drained (optional)
  • ¾ cup strong brewed coffee
  • 2 Tbs. melted butter or olive oil

To make the brine, combine the salt, sugar, water, lemon, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and coriander seeds in a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the salt and sugar dissolve, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium-large bowl, add the coffee, and refrigerate unt...

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