Coca-Cola chicken

Coca-Cola chicken is a popular Chinese home-style dish where chicken is braised in a mixture of Coca-Cola, soy sauce, and aromatics like ginger and garlic. The soda's sugar and caramel notes create a sweet, sticky, and savory glaze that coats the tender meat, making it a simple yet flavorful comfort food.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the sugar in the soda and the chicken itself, with a moderate amount of protein. A standard serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the cut of chicken and the amount of sauce used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	600 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Zinc	2 mg
Selenium	25 µg
Cholesterol	85 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a fascinating example of modern fusion, repurposing a global soft drink as a key cooking ingredient in a traditional braising technique. The unique sweet-savory profile and glossy finish it creates are what make it a surprisingly popular and approachable dish.