Name: Coca-Cola Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 8 Unit Bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs; 5 Unit Garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon Ground cumin; ⅓ teaspoon Black pepper; 250 milliliter Coca-cola; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 Unit Splash of soy sauce

How to Prepare Coca-Cola Chicken

On this page we present you 3 different ways to prepare this recipe:

Coca-Cola Chicken (Original version)
Coca-Cola Chicken (Version with 21 ingredients and 10 steps)
Version in Spanish

Coca-Cola Chicken, a typical dish from Ecuador, combines chicken with vegetables and the peculiar touch of the carbonated beverage. It is recommended to marinate the chicken with spices and cook it low and slow to enhance its characteristic flavor. A delicious and original option to surprise at the table.

In preparing this exquisite Coca-Cola Chicken, the combination of sweet and salty flavors highlights the chicken's taste.

It is important to allow the homemade marinade to fully permeate each piece of chicken before cooking.

When finished cooking, the result is a juicy and flavorful dish perfect for sharing at the table with good culinary companions.

Coca-Cola Chicken

Main Course

1 hour

4 Servings

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Ingredients

8 Bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs

5 Garlic cloves

1 teaspoon of Ground cumin

⅓ teaspoon of Black pepper

250 milliliters of Coca-cola

1 teaspoon of Salt

1 Splash of soy sauce

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, it is recommended to start by making incisions in the chicken so it can better absorb the homemade marinade.

Step 2 : Next, in a bowl, prepare the marinade by mixing 5 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/3 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a little water, blending everything until obtaining a smooth mixture.

Step 3 : Once the marinade is ready, add some mustard and soy sauce to each chicken piece, followed by the homemade marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated.

Step 4 : Heat a skillet with oil and sear the chicken pieces on both sides for approximately 7 minutes.

Step 5 : After searing the chicken, add Coca-Cola and water to the skillet, then transfer the chicken to an electric pressure cooker if desired, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 6 : If cooking in a skillet, let it cook for 25 minutes with a cup of water.

Step 7 : Once the chicken is cooked, if a thicker sauce is desired, you can add a mixture of 1/2 cup of water with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, stirring until reaching the desired consistency.

Step 8 : Finally, serve the chicken accompanied by fries or salad, according to personal preference.

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Coca-Cola Chicken

Coca-Cola chicken is a dish that blends the juiciness of chicken with a sauce based on Coca-Cola, garlic, onion, and bell pepper, creating an unparalleled flavor contrast. The result is tender, juicy chicken with a sweet and slightly tangy sauce that will surely delight your palate.

Main Course

1 hour

Baked

4 Servings

Ingredients

8 Chicken pieces

4 Garlic cloves

½ Pearl onion

1 cup of White wine

2 tablespoons of Tomato paste

500 milliliters of Coca-cola

1 tablespoon of Cornstarch

2 cups of Rice

2 cups of Water

1 can of Sweet corn

1 cup of Hot milk

1 cup of Rotini pasta

2 Carrots

2 Celery stalks

1 Green bell pepper

½ Red bell pepper

1 cup of Cooked peas

1 cup of Mayonnaise

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Parsley

Preparation

Step 1 : Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Step 2 : In an oven-proof tray, place the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and cumin.

Step 3 : Bake for 30 minutes.

Step 4 : In a pot, sauté the chopped garlic and onion in olive oil.

Step 5 : Add the tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.

Step 6 : Add the white wine and let it reduce.

Step 7 : Add the Coca-Cola and the dissolved cornstarch in a little water. Cook until the sauce thickens.

Step 8 : Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for another 15 minutes.

Step 9 : Meanwhile, prepare the rice by cooking it with water and sweet corn, then mix with hot milk.

Step 10 : For the pasta, cook the rotini al dente and then mix with carrots, celery, peppers, peas, and mayonnaise. Garnish with parsley and serve alongside the chicken.