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Pollo a la Coca Cola (or Coca Cola Chicken) served with white rice in a large plate.
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5 from 32 votes

Pollo a la Coca Cola

Pollo a la Coca Cola is made of tender, juicy chicken cooked in the most amazing sauce. Serve with rice and veggies for a yummy weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 618kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thigh (bone-in)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 cup Coca-Cola
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth (to make more sauce add 2 cups)
  • 3 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sugar
  • chopped parsley (topping)

Instructions

  • Rinse and pat dry the chicken.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
  • Sear the chicken on all sides.
  • Transfer the seared chicken to a plate. Set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions and garlic and cook. About 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the Coca-Cola, ketchup, tomato paste, sugar and chicken broth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Gently stir to scrape up the browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and cover.
  • Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Cook until the chicken reads a temperature of 165 degrees F. About 25-30 minutes.
  • Check the chicken after 15 minutes.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add ½ cup more of the chicken broth.
  • Sprinkle fresh parsley and serve warm with rice.

Notes

To make more sauce, use 2 cups of chicken broth instead. Save an extra ½ cup of broth just in case the sauce is too thick for your liking. 
For a little kick, add 1 chipotle in adobo in sauce finely mince to the sauce. 
How long should you cook bone-in chicken on the grill?
  • Chicken breast, bone-in (weight about 10 to 12 ounces) Cook for 30 to 40 minutes over indirect medium heat (350 °F) or until a thermometer registers 165°F.
  • Chicken legs or thigh, bone-in. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes over indirect medium heat (350 °F) or until a thermometer registers 165°F.
  • For chicken thigh, boneless, skinless (weight 4 ounces) Cook 8 to 10 minutes over direct high heat (450 – 650 °F)
    Brush with sauce occasionally.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 223mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg