Grilled Cola Chicken
This recipe combines the sweetness of cola with a hint of spice, creating a delicious, sticky glaze for grilled chicken breasts. Perfect any time you're craving bold barbecue flavors, this easy marinade and basting sauce will add a whole new twist to your usual chicken dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 249kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup cola
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Preheat the grill for medium-high heat.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the 1 clove garlic, minced and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in 1 cup cola, 1/3 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until sauce reduces and thickens. Remove 6 tablespoons of sauce and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and c1/2 teaspoon ground cumin. Rub the spice mixture over the 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Place chicken on grill and baste with 3 tablespoons of the reserved sauce.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then turn chicken over and baste with the remaining 3 tablespoons of reserved sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) on an instant read thermometer.
- Serve with remaining sauce.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 416mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g