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Coca Cola Drumsticks
Juicy and tender, Coca-Cola Drumsticks are an easy weeknight dinner that you can have on the table in just 45 minutes. A delicious twist on chicken dinner recipes, the sweet and tangy sauce makes this dish extra flavorful.
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Juicy and tender, Coca-Cola Drumsticks are an easy weeknight dinner that you can have on the table in just 45 minutes. A delicious twist on chicken dinner recipes, the sweet and tangy sauce makes this dish extra flavorful.
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Coca Cola Drumsticks
You’ll be amazed that a few simple ingredients can result in such a mouth-watering result. Coca-Cola chicken drumsticks is an easy to prepare dinner recipe that really hits the spot.
All the ingredients get combined in one pot on the stovetop, and then less than an hour later, dinner is ready. Delicious enough to serve company, but quick and easy enough to make any night of the week.
Make it a hearty meal by serving your chicken with steamed vegetables, a green salad, mashed potatoes, or bacon cheddar biscuits. Add a cold glass of Raspberry Iced Tea or Strawberry Southern Sweet Tea for a refreshing drink.
Coca Cola Drumsticks Ingredients
- Chicken drumsticks - approximately 8-9 drumsticks
- Coca-Cola - cans of Coca-Cola
- Onion - finely diced sweet yellow onion
- Oil - vegetable oil, divided
- Soy sauce
- Sugar - light brown sugar, packed
- Garlic - minced fresh garlic
- Ginger - fresh grated ginger
- Pepper - black pepper
- Salt - kosher salt
Coca-Cola and chicken may not seem like an obvious combination, but using the soda as a marinade not only helps to tenderize the chicken but gives it a flavor that is both unexpected and delicious. If you like Coke as a drink, you will certainly enjoy it in this dish.
Don’t feel like you have to limit yourself to just chicken drumsticks, you can also turn this recipe into Coca-Cola chicken wings or thighs. Cooking times may be slightly different for different pieces of chicken, so it’s always best to check that the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
If you’d like a slightly thicker sauce for your chicken, once the chicken is cooked thoroughly you can remove it from the pan and set it aside. Bring the sauce to a boil while you combine ⅓ cup water and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Slowly add the water and cornstarch mixture into the sauce and whisk together until it reaches the desired consistency.
How to Make Coca Cola Drumsticks
FIRST STEP: Using a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven, on medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil.
SECOND STEP: Add the chicken drumsticks, and saute for 3 minutes on each side. Remove the drumsticks and set them aside.
THIRD STEP: Add the remaining oil to the dutch oven. Add the onion, and saute uncovered for 2 minutes, stirring often. Keep the heat on medium-high.
FOURTH STEP: Add the garlic and ginger. Continue cooking and stirring often, for 1 to 1½ minutes. Keep the heat on medium-high.
FIFTH STEP: Next add the 2 cans of Coca-Cola, soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt. Continue stirring often, and cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes.
SIXTH STEP: Reduce the heat to medium, and add back in the chicken drumsticks. Cook for 20 minutes uncovered, turning the chicken once.
SEVENTH STEP: After cooking the chicken for 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside. Increase the heat to medium-high. Allow the sauce to reduce for 5 to 8 additional minutes. Once the sauce reduces, remove the pot from the heat. Ladle the sauce over the chicken, and serve while hot.
Can I use different types of chicken pieces?
In addition to chicken drumsticks, you can use chicken wings or thighs in this recipe.
Can I use Diet Coke?
Yes, if you prefer you can substitute Diet Coke for regular Coke in this recipe.
Can I make my drumsticks spicy?
If you like your chicken with a little extra kick you can add a dash of hot sauce to the ingredients.
How to Store Coca Cola Drumsticks
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Coca Cola Drumsticks
Juicy and tender, Coca-Cola Drumsticks are an easy weeknight dinner that you can have on the table in just 45 minutes. A delicious twist on chicken dinner recipes, the sweet and tangy sauce makes this dish extra flavorful.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks (8-9)
- 2 cans of Coca Cola 12-oz
- 1 cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- ¼ tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Using a 4 to 5 quart dutch oven, on medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil.
- Add the chicken drumsticks, and saute 3 minutes on each side. Remove the drumsticks and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the dutch oven. Add the onion, and saute uncovered for 2 minutes, stirring often. Keep the heat on medium high.
- Add the garlic and ginger. Continue cooking and stirring often, for 1 to 1½ minutes. Keep the heat on medium-high.
- Next add the 2 cans of Coca-Cola, soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper and salt. Continue stirring often, and cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and add back in the chicken drumsticks. Cook for 20 minutes uncovered, turning the chicken once.
- After cooking the chicken for 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high. Allow the sauce to reduce for 5 to 8 additional minutes. Once the sauce reduces, remove the pot from the heat. Ladle the sauce over the chicken, and serve while hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1262mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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