Description

Slow Cooker Coca Cola Chicken features tender chicken slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce made from Coca-Cola, soy sauce, and spices. This easy, hands-off recipe yields juicy, flavorful chicken with a delicious caramelized glaze—perfect for effortless weeknight dinners served over rice or in sandwiches.

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin removed)
1 cup Coca-Cola (regular, not diet)
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (for heat)

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Instructions

Place chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together Coca-Cola, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Pour sauce mixture over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
Optional: Remove chicken and simmer sauce in a saucepan until thickened to make a glaze. Pour over chicken before serving.
Serve hot over rice or with your favorite sides.

Notes

Use boneless chicken breasts for a leaner option; reduce cooking time accordingly.Add chopped bell peppers or pineapple chunks for extra flavor and texture.Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for a fresh finish.Regular Coca-Cola caramelizes best; diet versions don’t brown as well.Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently.