Coca-Cola and chicken may not seem like an ideal combination, especially when they are mixed together in a recipe. But when Coca-Cola is used as a marinade that is allowed to soak into your chicken, it can give it a flavor that is unexpected and delicious.
Read on to find out more about this Coca-Cola chicken recipe and why it may just become the next new favorite for your family.
Coca-Cola Chicken
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The cola is usually mixed with another ingredient like soy sauce, ketchup, or barbecue sauce. It can be prepared with diet cola, regular cola, or another soda entirely.
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We like to change things up by adding Doctor Pepper, but you can experiment with the dish as you see fit.
When the dish cooks, the soda reduces. This brings out the taste of the soda while creating a great glaze for the chicken. The glaze may have a sticky texture depending on how it was prepared.
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Our recipe calls for chicken breasts, but you can also use wings, thighs, or any other part of the chicken.
No matter what part of the chicken you use, the cola will work to give the meat a rich flavor and a taste not dissimilar to that of sweet and sour dishes.
The recipe we have here for cola chicken is super easy to make. Basically, all you have to do is combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Then continue cooking, stirring occasionally, uncover, cook an additional ten minutes, and serve.
Coca-Cola chicken makes a great protein-packed, low-fat, and healthy meal. It can be even lower in fat and sugar if diet Coke is used.
Serve it with your favorite starch, veggies, or go light by adding a salad for a meal your family is sure to love.
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Once you have your meat tender and marinated, you can make variations on the recipe by adding the meat to tacos, fajitas, sandwiches and almost any other type of meat dish you can think of.
Other Coca-Cola Dishes to Try
Now that you've realized the amazing potential of Coca-Cola with chicken, you might be wondering what other dishes you can add it to. There are many more options out there than you might think. Let's cover a few other great Coca-Cola dishes to try.
Coca-Cola cake is a fantastic dessert. The flavor of this dessert is unlike many other cakes out there, meaning your family will enjoy something truly unique. When you plan to make this chicken recipe, consider making some Coca-Cola cake to finish off the night. It'll stay very consistent with the theme!
Coca-Cola ribs is another dinner to try after you've given this chicken recipe a go. Having a variety of great rib recipes on hand is always a good idea. You'll be able to switch things up every time you host a barbecue. Or, you can whip out a Coca-Cola ribs recipe when you're at a loss for what to make for dinner.
Staying on the meat trend, Coca-Cola pulled pork is excellent. The taste of Coke really brings the pulled pork to life, creating a meal that's sure to be unforgettable. Whether you have the pulled pork on its own or on a sandwich, you're sure to love it. Be prepared for your family to ask for it again and again!
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Coca-Cola Chicken Recipe
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- Total Time: 40 minutes
Description
Only four ingredients create a tender, tangy Coca-Cola chicken dinner in no time. If you’re watching your sugar, you can easily substitute diet soda (diet dr. pepper works well) for the regular Coca-Cola in this recipe. We always serve this with rice or lightly buttered noodles to get every last bit of the sauce from the plate.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 12 oz. can Coca-Cola
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup honey barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Cover and turn heat to medium.
- Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover, and cook an additional 10 minutes until done.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 30 Minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American