COLA BBQ CHICKEN

Cola BBQ Chicken image

My dad has been making a basic version of this family favorite for years. I've recently made it my own by spicing it up a bit with hoisin sauce and red pepper flakes. Sometimes I let the chicken and sauce simmer in my slow cooker. -Brigette Schroeder, Yorkville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup cola
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, 10-15 minutes. Reserve 3/4 cup for serving., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with remaining sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Serve chicken with rice and reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.