Coca Cola Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
346 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Coca Cola Chicken
Description
Coca Cola Chicken brings together the richness of browned chicken thighs with a distinctive sauce combining cola, ketchup, garlic, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. The chicken is first browned skin-side down to develop a golden color and crispness, then simmered slowly in the combined ingredients including diced onion, oregano, and dry mustard powder. Over the simmering period, the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken reaches a safe temperature while absorbing the sweet and tangy flavors.
The dish offers juicy chicken with a glossy, slightly sticky sauce that contrasts nicely with simple side dishes like rice or steamed vegetables, which help balance the sweetness. The method provides an approachable way to prepare chicken with a unique sauce from common pantry items.
For those preferring a thicker sauce, a cornstarch slurry can be added off the heat after removing the chicken to reach desired consistency. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for several days, making this recipe good for preparing ahead or meal planning.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ yellow onion diced, small
- 12 ounces cola regular or diet
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken skin side down and cook just until browned on each side (about 5 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
- Combine onions, cola, ketchup, garlic, worcesterchire sauce, brown sugar, oregano, dry mustard powder in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cover. Simmer 15 minutes.
- Remove lid, and simmer an additional 25 to 30 minutes turning chicken occasionally until chicken is cooked through and has reached 165°F.
- Serve with rice and steamed veggies.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, remove cooked chicken and create a cornstarch slurry with water to thicken the sauce by boiling it briefly before combining.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 841mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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