Kickin Coca-Cola Chicken

A tangy-sweet, mildly spicy grilled chicken marinated in Coca-Cola, soy, Worcestershire, brown sugar, lime and hot sauce.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings 4 servings

In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup Coca-Cola, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1½ tablespoons lime juice, and 1 cup hot sauce until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is cohesive.
Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow container and pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated.
Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for a few hours or up to overnight for best flavor.
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
Preheat a grill or a cast-iron grill pan to medium-high heat and oil the grates or pan lightly to prevent sticking.
Grill the chicken 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
Transfer the chicken to a plate and let rest a few minutes before serving.

Use Coca-Cola or Pepsi interchangeably.
Frank’s is used here; other hot sauces like Crystal’s will also work.
Adjust the hot sauce amount to control spice level.
Use gluten-free soy and Worcestershire for a gluten-free version.
The marinade works for any chicken cut; adjust cooking time for bone-in pieces.
For indoor cooking, sear 3–4 minutes per side then finish in a 400°F oven for about 10 minutes.