This Easy BBQ Chicken recipe is a classic comfort food staple that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. By simmering chicken pieces in a mixture of ketchup and cola, you create a rich, sticky glaze that caramelizes perfectly around tender meat. The sweetness of the soda balances the tangy tomato base, resulting in a sauce that is both comforting and exciting. It’s the perfect weeknight meal for busy families or a casual gathering with friends. Serve it over rice or with cornbread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce. Simple, affordable, and incredibly satisfying, this dish proves that you donâÂÂt need a grill to enjoy authentic barbecue flavors.
Easy Barbq Chicken
Description
This Easy BBQ Chicken recipe is a classic comfort food staple that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. By simmering chicken pieces in a mixture of ketchup and cola, you create a rich, sticky glaze that caramelizes perfectly around tender meat. The sweetness of the soda balances the tangy tomato base, resulting in a sauce that is both comforting and exciting. It&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect weeknight meal for busy families or a casual gathering with friends. Serve it over rice or with cornbread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce. Simple, affordable, and incredibly satisfying, this dish proves that you donâÂÂt need a grill to enjoy authentic barbecue flavors.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse and pat dry the cut-up chicken pieces.
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Season the chicken generously with salt and black pepper.
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In a large skillet, combine the chicken, ketchup, and Coca-Cola.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 59.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.0g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 22.2mg8%
- Sodium 20.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 6.8g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.