Cola chicken is a popular American dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavor of cola with juicy chicken. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The cola helps to tenderize the chicken while adding a hint of sweetness to the dish.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cola (such as Coca-Cola or Pepsi)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix together cola, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Pour cola mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve chicken with sauce spooned over the top.
- Enjoy your delicious cola chicken!
Interesting Facts
Cola chicken is a popular dish in the southern United States, where cola is used in many recipes for its unique flavor and tenderizing properties.
The sweet and tangy sauce in cola chicken pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes as a side dish.