Best 7 Favorite Cola Chicken Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable dish that combines the familiar taste of cola with the savory goodness of chicken? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to cooking the ultimate Favorite Cola Chicken! In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey, exploring various recipes and techniques to create this tantalizing dish. From simple and easy-to-follow preparations to more elaborate and flavorful concoctions, we have curated a collection of recipes that cater to every palate and cooking skill level. Join us as we unveil the secrets to making this beloved dish, turning ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY COLA CHICKEN



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The kids won't complain about dinner tonight when they hear they're having Cola Chicken. Simple and tasty with only a few ingredients.

Provided by Jenuine

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken pieces into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, mix together the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and cola. Pour over the chicken. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until the chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 812.8 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

COLA CHICKEN



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"Our daughters, Tricia, 7, and Kristin, 10, love to serve this tender chicken with instant mashed potatoes and peas when they have friends over for dinner," writes Keri Scofield Lawson of Fullerton, California. A can of cola gives the savory barbecue sauce a flavor boost.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (12 ounces) cola
1 cup ketchup
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add chicken; brown on all sides. Carefully add cola, ketchup, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the chicken reads 170°. Remove the chicken and keep warm. , Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 804mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SOY-GARLIC GLAZED COLA CAN CHICKEN



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Crack open a can of cola for a more kid-friendly version of beer can chicken.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
One 12-ounce can cola
6 cloves garlic, sliced
4 large peeled coins of fresh ginger, smashed
1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup sake or dry sherry
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon white vinegar
3 red Fresno peppers, seeds and stems removed, sliced into rings
3 red Fresno peppers, seeds and stems removed, sliced into rings
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken in a large resealable gallon-sized plastic bag and add half of the can of cola, 2 sliced garlic cloves, 2 smashed ginger coin and 1/2 cup soy sauce. Seal the bag, put it in a rimmed dish and marinate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight in the refrigerator, flipping the bag periodically for even distribution of the marinade.
  • Make the glaze: Meanwhile, combine the sake with 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/3 cup water and the remaining 1/2 cup soy sauce, 4 sliced garlic cloves, and 2 smashed ginger coins in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes to develop flavor. Using a fork, stir the cornstarch in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Simmer the sauce for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and add 1 teaspoon vinegar. Cool to room temperature, then strain, discarding the solids. Set aside 1/4 cup for drizzling at the end.
  • Make the pickled peppers: Place the sliced peppers in a medium bowl. Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then pour over the peppers. Let sit 10 minutes, then drain. Return the peppers to the same bowl. Add 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining tablespoon of brown sugar, and stir to dissolve. Set aside.
  • Take the chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Remove from the marinade, and pat dry with paper towels. (Discard the marinade.)
  • Prepare a grill for medium indirect heat: For gas grills (with 3 or more burners), turn all the burners to medium-high heat; after about 15 minutes turn off one of the middle burners and turn the remaining burners down to medium. For charcoal grills, bank one chimney starter-full of lit and ashed-over charcoal briquettes to one side of the grill. Set up a drip pan on the other side to avoid flare-ups. (Be sure to consult the grill manufacturer's guide for best results.)
  • Lightly sprinkle the chicken all over with salt and pepper, and place its cavity over the cola can so that the chicken is sitting upright. Carefully put the chicken on the can on the indirect side of the grill, with the back facing the hotter side. Cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the breast (avoiding the bone) reads 140 degrees F, 35 to 40 minutes. Baste the chicken all over with the glaze and cover for 5 minutes. Turn the chicken so that the breast is facing the hotter side. Baste a second time, and cover again until the thermometer reads at least 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh, about 25 minutes more. Carefully remove from the grill and let rest 20 minutes before carving. Drizzle with some of the glaze and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Serve the pickled peppers on the side.

FAVORITE COLA CHICKEN



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Everyone who tries this chicken asks for the recipe. They're surprised to hear that soda is the secret ingredient! -Jean Jarvis, Wautoma, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (12 ounces) diet cola
1/2 cup ketchup
2 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine first five ingredients. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Add chicken; stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Uncover; simmer for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

COLA SAUCE CHICKEN



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I found this recipe in my great-grandmother's things. It sounds different but it is yummy.

Provided by DAILY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup chopped green onion
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups cola-flavored carbonated beverage
¾ cup chicken broth
4 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil and butter in a very large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and saute until golden on one side, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn and repeat on other side. Repeat in batches until all chicken is browned; place on plate or platter and set aside.
  • In same skillet, saute mushrooms until golden. Stir in garlic and green onion and saute until soft. Sprinkle flour onto mixture and cook, stirring, until mixture is a light color (1 to 2 minutes). Stir in cola beverage, broth, parsley, bay leaf and rosemary and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring.
  • Return chicken to skillet, bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender and cooked through (no longer pink inside).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 171.8 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 62.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 185.4 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

COLA CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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From Bon Appetit. Simple, delicious and unique. It's definitely best to use Mexican or Kosher Coke, as it contains real cane sugar instead of corn syrup, which makes it taste so much better.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces Coca-Cola
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sea salt
4 lbs chicken drumsticks, trimmed of excess fat
peanut oil, for frying
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Combine the cola, onion, brown sugar, garlic, ketchup, ginger, mustard, Worcestershire, and salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade; set the marinade aside. Pat the chicken dry. In a deep skillet set over medium-high heat, heat 1 inch of peanut oil. Working in batches, fry the chicken, turning occasionally, until the skin begins to crisp and brown, about 7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to paper towels to drain. Discard the oil.
  • Put the reserved marinade and chicken broth into the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and add the chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes, turning once. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter.
  • Boil the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until thickened slightly. Pour the sauce over the chicken.

COLA CHICKEN



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Make and share this Cola Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BrunetteBarbiie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup ketchup
1 cup cola
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place chicken in 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Mix ketchup, cola, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over chicken.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.1, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 891, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 20, Protein 26.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right cola: dark cola like Coca-Cola or Pepsi works best.
  • Brown sugar adds a delicious caramel flavor to the chicken.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your taste.
  • Serve the chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite sides.
  • You can also use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs in this recipe.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot or skillet.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken, as it can become dry and tough.

Conclusion:

Cola chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The cola and brown sugar give the chicken a sweet and tangy flavor, while the red pepper flakes add a bit of heat. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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