Cola Chicken

Rating: 4.16 stars
69 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 39
  • 4 star values: 10
  • 3 star values: 13
  • 2 star values: 6
  • 1 star values: 1

Everyone has to try this! Great for BBQ's, picnics, or yummy lunches for your hubby and kids. You will never hear complaints!

By HAPIFEAT16

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Recipe Summary

prep:
2 mins
cook:
2 hrs
total:
2 hrs 2 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Place chicken breast halves into a 2 quart or slightly larger pot. Pour in ketchup and cola. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce is thick and sticky, about 2 hours. Eat chicken plain, or shred and serve on buns.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
465 calories; protein 48.3g 97% DV; carbohydrates 20.1g 7% DV; fat 21.1g 32% DV; cholesterol 144mg 48% DV; sodium 1032.9mg 41% DV. Full Nutrition

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TUNISIANSWIFE
Rating: 5 stars
03/23/2006
I was pleasantly surprised at how good this tasted. I just didn't feel like cooking and thought that if it didn't taste good it was not a long list of expensive ingredients. Scaled to 3 servings. Added tsp. each garlic and onion powder. Only had diet coke with lime but thought that would work well. While it was cooking it didn't smell all that great. What a surprise when I lifted the lid and tasted the sauce and couldn't believe the depth of flavor! I have quite a descriminating palate and couldn't believe how good this was for being a simpleton recipe! Served with some basmati rice and fresh steamed broccoli and it was a great meal. The chicken itself was nice and tender. Used 3 deskinned bone-in breasts. Read More
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gallenclan7
Rating: 3 stars
05/04/2007
This is a great recipe but it is bland if you don't add to it (i.e. onions garlic pwdr...etc.). You first should cook on high heat until it boils then reduce to med-high. Cover it in the beginning and then uncover for the last bit of cooking time. Read More
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(32)
69 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 39
  • 4 star values: 10
  • 3 star values: 13
  • 2 star values: 6
  • 1 star values: 1
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gallenclan7
Rating: 3 stars
05/04/2007
This is a great recipe but it is bland if you don't add to it (i.e. onions garlic pwdr...etc.). You first should cook on high heat until it boils then reduce to med-high. Cover it in the beginning and then uncover for the last bit of cooking time. Read More
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TUNISIANSWIFE
Rating: 5 stars
03/23/2006
I was pleasantly surprised at how good this tasted. I just didn't feel like cooking and thought that if it didn't taste good it was not a long list of expensive ingredients. Scaled to 3 servings. Added tsp. each garlic and onion powder. Only had diet coke with lime but thought that would work well. While it was cooking it didn't smell all that great. What a surprise when I lifted the lid and tasted the sauce and couldn't believe the depth of flavor! I have quite a descriminating palate and couldn't believe how good this was for being a simpleton recipe! Served with some basmati rice and fresh steamed broccoli and it was a great meal. The chicken itself was nice and tender. Used 3 deskinned bone-in breasts. Read More
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(30)
rdcory
Rating: 1 stars
02/08/2011
Sorry not for me. Chicken was dry and sauce was nothing to write home about. Read More
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TRICIA5610
Rating: 5 stars
08/23/2005
This is a recipe that is a favorite of ours. I have made this several times and it is very good. Chicken comes out moist and tastes a lot like barbeque chicken. I used the boneless skinless chicken breasts and use diet cola. I usually shred the leftovers and make a sandwich for lunch. Very tasty you've got to try it. And it doesn't get any easier than this!! Enjoy! Read More
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DarKerRaven
Rating: 5 stars
06/04/2008
At first I didn't really get this recipe. I tried it though and the sauce didn't thicken and become a gooey delicious mess however I think I was simmering it at too low a temperature. I think higher simmer to allow for a full boil. However I tried the leftovers the next day and it was delicious! Read More
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binkyj826
Rating: 5 stars
01/31/2011
wicked good! did add some stuff though. i browned the chicken first and also added veggies: onion garlic carrots celery and red peppers (was trying to use them up). SO GOOD! was iffy on letting it boil for so long...but you def have to do it to get it to thicken up. would be great to serve up to a house full of peeps:o) Read More
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Kristy Hopkins
Rating: 5 stars
10/05/2007
This is a super easy quick meal esp when you don't feel like cooking!! I made a few moderations: I used 1 1/2 cans Diet Pepsi and 1 1/2 c. ketchup. I also browned some chopped onion & garlic before adding the chicken/sauce. Also added a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce to it. Great flavor! Chicken was super moist! Read More
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BELLE987
Rating: 5 stars
12/11/2005
Delicious! This will definitely become a regular in our family. I love the fact that the ingredients are things that are generally in the pantry. I used boneless chicken breast took them out of the pot after 30 minutes and shredded them returned them to the pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Came out perfectly made a wonder pulled chicken sandwich. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Read More
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mango97
Rating: 4 stars
03/12/2009
This recipe IS surprisingly tasty!! My sister used to do Weight Watchers and this was a recipe that she brought home. Just use Diet Coke instead of regular Coke. I still use it to this day!! Read More
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