Peruvian Cola Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 1/2 cups soy sauce, or as needed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 (2 liter) bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, or more as needed

Instructions

  1. Place chicken pieces in a container; pour enough soy sauce on top to cover. Refrigerate and marinate for about 24 hours, the longer the better.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from soy sauce and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and let rest. Cook and stir onion in the pan until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Return chicken to the pan. Mix 1 cup cola with cornstarch in a small bowl and pour into the pan. Pour in enough of the remaining cola to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  4. Pour some of the soy sauce marinade into the pan. Heat thoroughly, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

376 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.8g 34% DV
Total Fat 10.1g 13% DV
Carbs 54.1g 20% DV
Fiber 1g 4% DV
Sugar 18.2g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2357.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 539.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 37.5mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 166mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 19.6mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 105.3mg 8% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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