Coca-Cola Chicken
Grilled Coca-Cola Chicken is a flavorful and delicious dinner to make on the grill this week! A quick and easy way to make chicken tenders that the whole family is sure to enjoy!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 832kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces Coca-Cola
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Layer chicken tenders onto a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Set aside.
- Add Coca-Cola to a small pan with brown sugar, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and cornstarch.
- Place over medium-high heat and whisk until well combined. Bring mixture to a boil, continue to whisk until thickened. Set aside to cool off slightly.
- Prepare grill fire to about 300° using hickory or oak for smoke flavor.
- Place chicken over indirect heat and cook with the lid closed about 8 minutes. Flip chicken and continue to cook until internal temperature reaches about 140°.
- Pour Coca-Cola glaze into a bowl and add chicken. Toss to coat.
- Return chicken to grill and continue to cook until internal temperature reaches 165°.
- Remove from grill and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitute boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs for chicken tenders if desired.
To use bone-in chicken, adjust cooking time and cook to 165° internal temperature using a meat thermometer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 832kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 2615mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g