Coke Recipe
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Ingredients
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Coca-Cola glaze
Chicken and pantry
Method
Make the cola glaze
- 1
Combine glaze ingredients
In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together Coca-Cola, ketchup, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
- 2
Add aromatics
Add minced garlic and grated ginger; bring to a simmer.
- 3
Reduce to glaze
Let simmer 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a glaze-like consistency. Remove from heat.
Prepare chicken
- 4
Season chicken
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper on all sides.
Brown the chicken
- 5
Brown in skillet
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat a light coating of oil over medium-high heat.
- 6
Sear chicken
Sear chicken, skin-side down, 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and sear 2 minutes on the other side.
Bake and glaze
- 7
Brush glaze
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush chicken with a generous layer of cola glaze.
- 8
Bake and baste
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake 20-25 minutes, uncovered, brushing with additional glaze halfway through.
- 9
Finish glaze
If the glaze needs thickening, simmer remaining glaze for a couple of minutes to serve as extra sauce.
- 10
Check doneness
Check internal temperature; chicken should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove from oven.
Serve
- 11
Rest and serve
Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Spoon extra glaze over the chicken or serve on the side. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve with rice or roasted vegetables.