Description
A unique and bold slow cooker meal where chicken thighs are braised in a Coca Cola-based glaze, resulting in a rich, mahogany finish and tender meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in
- 12 oz Coca Cola (classic)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown.
- Place the seared chicken into the slow cooker.
- Whisk together Coca Cola, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken and cover the pot.
- Cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours until the meat is tender.
- Remove chicken from the pot and pour the liquid into a saucepan.
- Boil the sauce over high heat for 10-15 minutes until it reduces into a thick syrup.
- Return chicken to the pan and toss in the glaze for 2 minutes until fully coated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion