Cola-glazed ribs or chicken

Cola-glazed ribs or chicken recipe videos

Cola-glazed ribs or chicken is a popular Chinese home-style dish where meat is braised and caramelized in a mixture of cola, soy sauce, and aromatics. The cola reduces to create a sweet, glossy, and savory coating, typically featuring pork ribs or chicken wings/drumsticks. It's a modern fusion dish, widely enjoyed in Chinese households and casual eateries.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the meat and significantly high in carbohydrates and sugars from the cola glaze. It provides protein, some B vitamins, and minerals like iron and zinc, but is also calorie-dense due to the sugar and fat content, with a rough ballpark of 400-600 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Zinc	4.5 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Iron	2.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a fascinating example of modern Chinese culinary adaptation, creatively incorporating a Western soft drink into traditional braising techniques. Nutritionally, while it offers protein, the high sugar content from the cola makes it a treat rather than an everyday health food.