Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3/4 cup cola (such as Coca-Cola)
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • Cooking spray

Method

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion to pan; saute 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; saute 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in cola and next 4 ingredients (through chili powder); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until sauce reduces to 3/4 cup, stirring occasionally. Set 6 tablespoons sauce aside.
  • Combine sugar and next 3 ingredients (through cumin), stirring well. Rub spice mixture evenly over both sides of chicken. Arrange chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; baste with 3 tablespoons remaining sauce. Grill 5 minutes. Turn chicken over; baste with 3 tablespoons sauce. Grill 5 minutes or until done. Serve with reserved 6 tablespoons sauce.
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