Coca-Cola Chicken

Coca-Cola Chicken

Discover the irresistible flavors of this **Coca-Cola Braised Chicken Legs**—a unique twist on classic comfort food! Succulent chicken legs are first blanched with aromatic peppercorns and bay leaves, then marinated with onion, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce for deep, savory richness. The magic happens when the chicken is pan-fried until golden and simmered in a sweet-and-savory cola glaze, infused with Chinese cooking wine and a touch of sugar for caramelized perfection. The result? Tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken with a glossy, finger-licking sauce. Perfect for a hearty weeknight meal or an impressive dinner centerpiece, this recipe balances sweet, umami, and spice in every bite. Try it today for a deliciously unexpected take on braised chicken!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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chicken legs
600g
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chicken oil
50ml

The aromatics

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peppercorns
10 pieces
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bay leaves
2 leaves
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onion
1 medium (150g)
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ginger
50g

The sauce & seasonings

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garlic powder
1 tsp
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soy sauce
3 tbsp
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Chinese cooking wine
2 tbsp
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white sugar
2 tbsp
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cola
200ml

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Remove the chicken oil from the chicken legs, wash them clean with water, and use a toothpick to sew up the opening of the chicken skin. Set aside.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Put water in a pot, add peppercorns and bay leaves, and boil them together. After the pot is boiling, add the chicken legs and blanch for 3 minutes, then put them in cold water to cool, drain the water, and set aside.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Mix the onion, ginger, and garlic powder with the chicken legs and soy sauce, and marinate them in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat the chicken oil in a pan over low heat, then add the marinated chicken legs and fry the chicken skin on both sides. Pour in cola to cover the chicken legs, add a small amount of Chinese cooking wine and white sugar, and bring to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

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