Peruvian Cola Chicken

I got this recipe from a Peruvian grandmother when I told her how much I loved Peru when I traveled there. A very authentic, simple, and delicious Peruvian meal. Use up to 8 pieces, or 4 to 5 pounds, of any chicken parts you prefer--breasts, thighs, and/or legs. Serve with rice.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• 4 chicken leg quarters
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 ½ cups soy sauce, or as needed
• ½ (2 liter) bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken pieces in a container; pour enough soy sauce on top to cover. Refrigerate and marinate for about 24 hours, the longer the better.

Step 2

Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from soy sauce and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and let rest. Cook and stir onion in the pan until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Return chicken to the pan. Mix 1 cup cola with cornstarch in a small bowl and pour into the pan. Pour in enough of the remaining cola to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 4

Pour some of the soy sauce marinade into the pan. Heat thoroughly, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.