Ooey Gooey Coca-Cola Chicken

[Beverley]

Ingredients​

• 500g chicken thighs (boneless, skinless) or drumsticks
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup Coca-Cola
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 1 tsp ginger, grated (optional)
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• Spring onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions​

1. Brown the chicken
   • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
   • Add chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden.
2. Add the flavour
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and ginger.
3. Pour in the Coca-Cola
   • Add the Coca-Cola and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Cook down the sauce
   • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20–25 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally.
   • The sauce will reduce and become thick, glossy, and sticky.
5. Finish
   • If the sauce isn't thick enough, remove the chicken and simmer the sauce for a few extra minutes.
   • Return the chicken to coat thoroughly.
6. Serve
   • Sprinkle with spring onions and sesame seeds.
   • Serve over steamed rice with broccoli, green beans, or a simple salad.