Cola Chicken
Ingredients
1 cup (250 mL) chopped onion1 1/2 tablespoons (22 mL) canola oil
12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 cans (12 oz/355 mL each) cola
2 cups (500 mL) ketchup
1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons (45 mL) cornstarch
6 tablespoons (90 mL) cold water
Directions
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, sauté onion in canola oil until limp, but not browned. Add chicken and brown on both sides. Stir in cola, ketchup, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken and keep warm.
Make a smooth paste of cornstarch and water; stir into sauce in pan and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, until thickened. Return chicken to pan and heat through.
Makes 12 servings. Recipe may be halved, if desired.