Description
Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich, sticky Coca Cola and soy glaze. A perfect balance of sweet and savory with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 can (12 oz) Coca Cola Classic
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for searing)
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken thighs on both sides until golden. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together Coca Cola, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken from the pot and set aside. Pour the cooking liquid into a small saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until it thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Return chicken to the sauce or drizzle the glaze over the chicken and serve with rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion