Coca Cola Chicken Plus
Introduce a bold twist to your weeknight dinner rotation with Coca Cola Chicken Plus, a savory-sweet masterpiece that combines tender, seared chicken thighs with the unexpected magic of a cola-based sauce. This quick-cooking recipe layers rich flavors with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a touch of tangy ketchup for a perfectly balanced glaze that’s thickened to perfection. The addition of sesame oil, rice vinegar, and green onions elevates the dish with aromatic Asian-inspired notes, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is ideal for serving over steamed rice or noodles, making it a standout choice for easy weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs
- 1 can (12 oz) Coca Cola
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Tomato ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and set them aside.
Peel and mince the garlic and ginger. Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and sauté the minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the Coca Cola, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, tomato ketchup, and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
Bring the liquid to a simmer and return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through to cook evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
Continue cooking uncovered for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce is glossy and thickened, coating the chicken well.
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and garnish with the green parts of the green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.5 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.3 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 846 mg | 282% | |
| Sodium | 3425 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.7 g | ||
| Protein | 242.9 g | 486% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2586 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
