Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Henny-Cola Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Pan-seared and finished with a rich, spiced glaze inspired by the classic Hennessy and cola combination. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs skinless chicken breasts, Hennessy cognac, cola soda for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 6 oz each) skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup Hennessy cognac
1/2 cup cola soda
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
to taste salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 skinless chicken breasts with salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper evenly on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup Hennessy cognac and 1/2 cup cola soda, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
Step 5: Simmer the glaze for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the glaze over them, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm through and infuse flavor before serving.