Best 4 Cola Sauce Chicken Recipes

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Discover the irresistible Cola Sauce Chicken, a culinary symphony where the sweet and tangy notes of cola intertwine with the savory flavors of chicken, creating a dish that tantalizes the taste buds. This article presents a delightful collection of recipes that showcase the versatility of cola sauce, offering options for both stovetop and oven preparation. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore the classic Cola Sauce Chicken recipe, where chicken pieces are lovingly coated in a luscious cola-based sauce, caramelizing to perfection. Indulge in the convenience of the One-Pot Cola Sauce Chicken, a time-saving variation that combines all ingredients in one pot for effortless cooking. For those who prefer the oven's magic, the Baked Cola Sauce Chicken recipe promises a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a tender, juicy interior. Vegetarian enthusiasts will find solace in the delectable Vegetarian Cola Sauce, where succulent vegetables take center stage, enveloped in the same irresistible cola sauce. Prepare to be captivated by the Cola Sauce Chicken Wings, perfect for game-day gatherings or as a delightful appetizer. Each recipe is meticulously detailed, guiding you through the process with precision, ensuring a seamless and successful culinary experience.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BEER CAN CHICKEN WITH COLA BARBECUE SAUCE



Beer Can Chicken with Cola Barbecue Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

One 12-ounce can beer
One 3 1/2 to 4 pound chicken
2 tablespoons Basic Barbecue Rub, recipe follows
2 cups Cola Barbecue Sauce, for serving, recipe follows
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons kosher or sea salt
1 tablespoon hickory salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup cola (recommended: Coca-Cola)
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
3 tablespoon steak sauce (recommended: A-1 Steak Sauce)
1 teaspoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic flakes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pop the tab off the beer can. Using a church key style can opener, make a few more holes in the top of the can. Pour out half the beer into the soaking water of the wood chips. Set the can of beer aside.
  • Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to medium. If using a charcoal grill, place a large drip pan in the center. If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and preheat the grill to high until you see smoke, then reduce the heat to medium.
  • Remove the packet of giblets from the body cavity of the chicken and set aside for another use. Remove and discard the fat just inside the body and neck cavities. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water, drain, and blot dry inside and out with paper towels. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the rub inside the body and neck cavities of the chicken. Rub the bird all over on the outside with 2 teaspoons of the rub. If you have the patience, you can put some of the rub under the skin being careful not to tear it.
  • Spoon the remaining 2 teaspoons of rub through the holes into the beer in the can. Don't worry if it foams up, this is normal. Insert the beer can into the body cavity of the chicken and spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod. Tuck the wing tips behind the chicken's back.
  • When ready to cook, if using a charcoal grill, toss all the wood chips on the coals. Stand the chicken up in the center of the hot grate, over the drip pan and away from the heat. Cover the grill and cook the chicken until the skin is a dark golden brown and very crisp and the meat is cooked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. If using a charcoal grill, you'll need to add 12 fresh coals per side after 1 hour.
  • Using tongs, carefully transfer the chicken in its upright position on the beer can to a platter and present it to your guests. Let rest 5 minutes, and then carefully remove the chicken from the beer can. Take care not to spill the hot beer or otherwise burn yourself. Quarter or carve the chicken and serve with the Cola Barbecue Sauce.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to blend together. Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat or light. It will keep for at least 6 months.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a heavy non-reactive saucepan and gradually bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly to obtain a gentle simmer. Simmer the sauce until reduced by 1/4, about 6 to 8 minutes. Use right away or transfer to a large jar, cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for several months.

BEER CAN CHICKEN WITH COLA BARBECUE SAUCE RECIPE - (4.8/5)



Beer Can Chicken with Cola Barbecue Sauce Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by á-175897

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 (12-ounce) can beer
1 (31/2 to 4 pound) chicken
2 tablespoons Basic Barbecue Rub, recipe follows
2 cups cola Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
4 to 6 cups hickory or apple wood chips, soaked for 1 hour in water to cover, drained
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
3 tablespoons kosher or sea salt
1 tablespoon hickory salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 cup cola
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
3 tablespoon steak sauce, (recommended: A-1 Steak Sauce)
1 teaspoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic flakes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pop the tab off the beer can. Using a church key style can opener, make a few more holes in the top of the can. Pour out half the beer into the soaking water of the wood chips. Set the can of beer aside. Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to medium. If using a charcoal grill, place a large drip pan in the center. If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and preheat the grill to high until you see smoke, then reduce the heat to medium. Remove the packet of giblets from the body cavity of the chicken and set aside for another use. Remove and discard the fat just inside the body and neck cavities. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water, drain, and blot dry inside and out with paper towels. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the rub inside the body and neck cavities of the chicken. Rub the bird all over on the outside with 2 teaspoons of the rub. If you have the patience, you can put some of the rub under the skin being careful not to tear it. Spoon the remaining 2 teaspoons of rub through the holes into the beer in the can. Don't worry if it foams up, this is normal. Insert the beer can into the body cavity of the chicken and spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod. Tuck the wing tips behind the chicken's back. When ready to cook, if using a charcoal grill, toss all the wood chips on the coals. Stand the chicken up in the center of the hot grate, over the drip pan and away from the heat. Cover the grill and cook the chicken until the skin is a dark golden brown and very crisp and the meat is cooked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. If using a charcoal grill, you'll need to add 12 fresh coals per side after 1 hour. Using tongs, carefully transfer the chicken in its upright position on the beer can to a platter and present it to your guests. Let rest 5 minutes, and then carefully remove the chicken from the beer can. Take care not to spill the hot beer and burn yourself. Quarter or carve the chicken and serve with Cola barbecue sauce. Basic Barbecue Rub: Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to blend together. Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat or light and it will keep for at least 6 months. Cola Barbecue Sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a heavy non-reactive saucepan and gradually bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly to obtain a gentle simmer. Simmer the sauce until reduced by 1/4, about 6 to 8 minutes. Use right away or transfer to a large jar, cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for several months. Cook's Note: You can also barbecue a chicken on a can of cola, lemon-lime soda, or root beer. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results. CATEGORIES: Chicken Main Dish Barbecue View All

COLA SAUCE CHICKEN



Cola Sauce Chicken image

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

SOY SAUCE CHICKEN WITH COLA



Soy Sauce Chicken With Cola image

Categories     Chicken     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 chicken breasts
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons Chinese rose wine or Shaoxing wine
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 shallot, sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
12 ounces cola
7/8 cups soy sauce
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons honey
1 scallion, sliced

Steps:

  • For the Chicken: Using clean hands, rub salt generously over chicken skin to remove any rough imperfections. Using a brush, brush 1 tablespoon wine over surface of chicken. Set aside.
  • For the Poaching Liquid: In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shallot, garlic, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in white pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer. Stir in Coca-Cola, soy sauce, water, honey, and scallions. Bring mixture to boil, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until bubbling subsides, about 15 minutes.
  • To Poach: Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons (30ml) wine. Gently lower chicken in pot, breast-side up, and return to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and carefully flip chicken breast-side down. Cover and simmer 10 minutes longer. Turn off heat and let chicken stand, covered, until thickest part of breast registers 150°F and legs register 165°F, 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer chicken, breast-side-up, to serving platter, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • Meanwhile, bring poaching liquid to simmer, and cook, uncovered, until slightly reduced and thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning with water or salt to taste. Ladle liquid over rested chicken to lacquer and fill in any light spots.

Tips:

  • Use dark meat chicken. Dark meat chicken, such as thighs or drumsticks, is more flavorful and moist than white meat chicken. It also holds up better to the cooking process.
  • Brown the chicken before adding the sauce. Browning the chicken helps to develop flavor and prevent it from becoming dry. You can brown the chicken in a skillet or in the oven.
  • Use a good quality cola. The flavor of the cola will come through in the sauce, so it's important to use a good quality cola that you enjoy drinking.
  • Add spices to the sauce. Spices, such as chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder, can help to enhance the flavor of the sauce.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Serve the chicken with rice or mashed potatoes. Cola sauce chicken is a great dish to serve with rice or mashed potatoes. You can also serve it with vegetables, such as green beans or corn.

Conclusion:

Cola sauce chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook chicken, give cola sauce chicken a try.

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