Coffee-Brined Chicken Drumsticks

Prep: 5 min.

Chill: 2 hr.

Cook: 35 min.

Serves: 4

Cost per serving: $1.37

1 1/2 cups strongly brewed coffee

1/4 cup salt

3 Tbsp. sugar

2 Tbsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 cinnamon stick

8 chicken drumsticks (2 1/2 lb. total)

1. In a large bowl, stir together 2 cups water, coffee, salt and sugar until salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Stir in chili powder, red pepper, garlic and cinnamon. Add chicken. Top with a small plate, if needed, to keep chicken submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.