Skillet BBQ Coca Cola Chicken: Easy Family-Friendly Recipe

I spent a ton of time with my grandparents but even as often as I saw them, it wasn’t enough. Each summer I’d go up for about a week and spend time with my grandparents doing as much or as little as we wanted. Grandpa & I walked the 3-ish miles to their park and home. Grandma and I would sew or cook. The three of us would watch TV or go to the zoo. It was such a good time and I have so many beautiful memories. Once when I was visiting, Grandma made this delicious new recipe a friend had given her – BBQ Coca Cola Chicken! Y’all. It was HEAVEN!

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BBQ Coca Cola Chicken –

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken tenders (or 3-4 chicken breasts)
• 1 can (12 ounces) Coca-Cola
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Cook salt and peppered chicken until just browned on each side (roughly 5 minutes) on medium-high heat.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the Coca-Cola, ketchup, BBQ sauce and corn starch.
4. Gently pour over the chicken and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid or foil and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Remove the lid or foil and continue simmering 30-35 minutes. Turn the chicken occasionally until chicken is cooked through.
7. Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!

The chicken is so tender and the BBQ sauce isn’t too overpowering. Last week I really was in no mood to cook but I pulled this recipe from the very back of my brain and whipped it up for my family. It was a huge hit and just as good as I remember it being all those years ago when Grandma made it. I served the chicken with mashed potatoes and peas but I bet it would be good over a simple salad, too! As easy as it is, if you are looking for something to throw together, try these Coca Cola Slow Cooker Meatballs!

And for dessert, may I recommend Finding Debra’s Coca-Cola Cake! It’s two ingredients and super tasty! Both Coca Cola recipes will be sure-fire hit with even the pickiest of eaters.

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