Cola Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Cola Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Tender seared chicken thighs coated in a glossy soy-cola sauce and served over savory cauliflower rice.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pulse the cauliflower florets in batches until they resemble rice grains. Set the cauliflower rice aside.

    Ingredients used: 800.0 gr Cauliflower

    Cookware: food processor

  2. Step 2

    Whisk together the cola, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.

    Ingredients used: 355.0 ml Cola, 12.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 gr Ginger, 15.0 ml Rice Vinegar, 10.0 ml Sesame Oil, 60.0 ml Soy Sauce

    Cookware: Medium mixing bowl, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the cornstarch and cold water into a smooth slurry.

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Cornstarch, 30.0 ml Water

    Cookware: Small Mixing Bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear, turning occasionally, until browned.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 680.0 gr Chicken Thigh, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

  5. Step 5

    Pour the cola mixture into the skillet and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: instant-read thermometer, large skillet, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Stir the slurry again, then add it to the simmering sauce. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sauce is glossy and thick enough to coat the chicken.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

  7. Step 7

    Heat the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil in a second large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice, salt, and black pepper, then stir-fry until tender but not mushy.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Salt, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: Second large skillet, spatula

  8. Step 8

    Divide the cauliflower rice among plates, spoon the cola chicken and sauce over it, and finish with the scallions.

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Scallion

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Keep raw chicken separate from ready-to-eat ingredients and cook it to 74°C internally. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • raw poultry
  • hot sugary sauce
  • cooked leftovers