Barbecue Cola Chicken Food

GRILLED COLA BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat grill for indirect grilling: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit. Close lid; heat grill to 350ºF.
• Meanwhile, cook cola and barbecue sauce in saucepan on medium heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in hot sauce. Reserve 3/4 cup sauce to serve with the grilled chicken.
• Cut out back bone of chicken carefully with kitchen shears or sharp knife.
• Place chicken, skin side up, on work surface; press firmly to flatten.
• Place chicken, breast side down, on grill grate over lit area; cover with lid. Grill 15 min.; turn, then place over unlit area. Grill 25 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), monitoring for consistent grill temperature, turning and brushing occasionally with remaining barbecue sauce mixture for the last 15 min. Serve with the reserved barbecue sauce mixture.

COCA-COLA BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Lay chicken in baking dish.
• Slice onion, onto chicken.
• Mix coke and ketchup and pour over chicken.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

BEER CAN CHICKEN WITH COLA BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Pop the tab off the beer can. Using a church key style can opener, make a few more holes in the top of the can. Pour out half the beer into the soaking water of the wood chips. Set the can of beer aside.
• Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to medium. If using a charcoal grill, place a large drip pan in the center. If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and preheat the grill to high until you see smoke, then reduce the heat to medium.
• Remove the packet of giblets from the body cavity of the chicken and set aside for another use. Remove and discard the fat just inside the body and neck cavities. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water, drain, and blot dry inside and out with paper towels. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the rub inside the body and neck cavities of the chicken. Rub the bird all over on the outside with 2 teaspoons of the rub. If you have the patience, you can put some of the rub under the skin being careful not to tear it.
• Spoon the remaining 2 teaspoons of rub through the holes into the beer in the can. Don't worry if it foams up, this is normal. Insert the beer can into the body cavity of the chicken and spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod. Tuck the wing tips behind the chicken's back.
• When ready to cook, if using a charcoal grill, toss all the wood chips on the coals. Stand the chicken up in the center of the hot grate, over the drip pan and away from the heat. Cover the grill and cook the chicken until the skin is a dark golden brown and very crisp and the meat is cooked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. If using a charcoal grill, you'll need to add 12 fresh coals per side after 1 hour.
• Using tongs, carefully transfer the chicken in its upright position on the beer can to a platter and present it to your guests. Let rest 5 minutes, and then carefully remove the chicken from the beer can. Take care not to spill the hot beer or otherwise burn yourself. Quarter or carve the chicken and serve with the Cola Barbecue Sauce.
• Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to blend together. Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat or light. It will keep for at least 6 months.
• Combine all the ingredients in a heavy non-reactive saucepan and gradually bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly to obtain a gentle simmer. Simmer the sauce until reduced by 1/4, about 6 to 8 minutes. Use right away or transfer to a large jar, cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for several months.

COLA BBQ CROCK-POT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breast in crock-pot. Salt to taste.
• Top with onion and lemon slices.
• Combine Barbeque sauce and Cola. Pour over chicken.
• Cover.
• Cook on High for 3 hours.
• Shred chicken, return to crock-pot and cook an additional 30 minutes to absorb sauce.

COLA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add chicken; brown on all sides.
• Carefully add cola, ketchup, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
• Remove the chicken and keep warm.
• Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Return chicken to pan; heat through.

COLA-CAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Using plain cool water, thoroughly wash chicken and dry.
• Combine all ingredients for Barbeque Rub in a small bowl.
• Rub oil over skin of chicken.
• Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of Barbeque Rub inside the chicken body and neck cavity.
• Rub 2 tablespoons of Barbeque Rub all over the chicken.
• Try to get some rub under the skin where it is loose.
• Pour out 3/4 cup of the cola and either drink it or discard it.
• Pour remaining 1/2 tablespoon of rub into the cola can.
• It may cause the cola to fizz, somewhat.
• Holding chicken upright, place it onto the cola can, making sure the can fits deeply into the body cavity.
• Pull the legs forward to form a tripod; this will allow the chicken to stand upright during cooking.
• Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate while you get your grill ready.
• For charcoal grills: pile your hot coals around the perimeter of the grill leaving the middle open.
• Place a drip pan in the middle of the grill.
• For gas grills: use only one burner or side.
• Place a drip pan on the unlit side.
• Place chicken directly onto the drip pan and position it to stand upright.
• Grill with lid closed for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or longer until meat thermometer register 180 degrees.
• NOTE: I used a 4lb chicken and it took 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove chicken from grill and let stand about 5 minutes.
• Carefully remove cola can from cavity.
• It will feel like it is stuck, but do not turn chicken on it's side as the hot cola will spill out.
• I held the chicken on both sides and pulled it up while dh was holding onto the cola can.
• This worked pretty well.

BARBECUE COLA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix barbecue sauce, minced onion and cola beverage. Divide barbecue sauce mixture evenly into 2 (1 gallon) resealable food storage plastic bags. Add 6 chicken breasts to each bag; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight to marinate, turning bags once or twice.
• When ready to cook chicken, heat gas or charcoal grill. When grill is heated, carefully oil grill rack. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill. Cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut and thermometer inserted in centers read 170*.
• In a 1 quart saucepan, heat remaining marinade to boiling. Boil 3-4 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce.