Coke Braised Chicken – 35-Minute Recipe
Coke‑braised chicken offers a sweet‑savory glaze that caramelizes during a quick simmer, making it a protein‑rich, meal‑prep friendly dish served over fluffy rice.
Recipe by itzpmartin· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 1/5 lb chicken thighs
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can coke (diet)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ginger, to taste
- a squeeze lime juice
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 7 9/10 oz rice
Instructions
- 1Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and the minced garlic cloves.
- 2Heat 0.5 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat and sear the chicken until browned on all sides, about 4–5 minutes.
- 3Add the can of diet Coke, 1 tbsp honey, ginger to taste, and a squeeze of lime juice; bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce by roughly half.
- 4If a thicker sauce is desired, whisk 1 tbsp corn starch with a splash of water to form a slurry, then stir it into the pan and cook for an additional minute until the sauce coats the chicken.
- 5While the sauce finishes, cook the rice according to package instructions.
- 6Serve the braised chicken over the cooked rice, spooning any remaining glaze over the top.
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Season before searing
Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, soy sauces, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic before heating the skillet.
Reduce sauce by half
After adding Coke, honey, ginger, and lime, simmer for 8–10 minutes until the liquid reduces roughly by half.
Thicken with slurry if desired
Whisk corn starch with a splash of water and stir into the pan, cooking an extra minute for a thicker glaze.
Cook rice while sauce finishes
Prepare the rice according to package instructions while the sauce is reducing.
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35 min estimated total time for 3 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Coke Braised Chicken?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Coke Braised Chicken recipe make?
- This recipe makes 3 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Coke Braised Chicken recipe come from?
- It was shared by itzpmartin on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.