15/11/2025
Sprite Chicken
Ingredients:
1 whole chicken
1 can (330 ml) Sprite or 7Up
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but adds richness)
1 whole garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 tbsp calamansi or lemon juice
1 Β½ tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp cooking oil
1β2 tsp chili flakes or chopped siling labuyo (for the βkillerβ spicy kick)
1 tbsp sugar (optional β for a sweet caramelized glaze)
Instructions:
1. Prep the Chicken
Cut the whole chicken into serving pieces (legs, wings, thighs, breast).
Wash and pat dry.
2. Marinate
In a large bowl, mix Sprite, soy sauce, oyster sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, onion, pepper, and salt.
Add the chicken pieces, making sure theyβre well coated.
Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours (best overnight in the fridge).
3. Brown the Chicken
In a large pan or wok, heat cooking oil over medium heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the liquid).
Fry the chicken pieces until lightly browned on both sides. This adds flavor.
4. Simmer with the Marinade
Pour the reserved marinade into the pan with the browned chicken.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat.
Simmer uncovered for 35β45 minutes, or until chicken is tender and the sauce is reduced to a sticky glaze.
Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
5. Add the βKillerβ Kick
Mix in chili flakes or siling labuyo and sugar (optional).
Continue cooking until the sauce becomes thick and glossy, coating the chicken beautifully.
6. Serve Hot
Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle the thick sauce over the chicken. Best eaten with steamed white rice or garlic fried rice.
Note:
You can roast the chicken pieces in the oven after simmering (about 10 mins at 200Β°C) for a sticky, charred finish.
Add extra Sprite if you want more sauce β just simmer longer until it thickens again.
Want a strong kick? Mix siling labuyo with a bit of vinegar and drizzle before serving.
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