Bacon-Wrapped Coca-Cola Chicken Breasts (provided by Celebrity Chef Myron Mixon)

Coca-Cola was born in Atlanta in 1886, when pharmacist Dr. John Stith Pemberton took his new creation to Jacobs' Pharmacy— where minutes after it was first sampled, it became a sensation.

What a lot of people outside of the South don't realize is that Coke can be more than a "delicious and refreshing" drink; it's a great ingredient to use in a marinade because it's sweet and because the carbonation can be useful in tenderizing meat.

It needs some balance, though, which is what the bacon does here: it adds a salty flavor and a crisp texture to the chicken. This dish is great for afternoon barbecues when you're chilling by the pool.

Serve it with your favorite potato salad.

Serves 2 to 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts

(preferably from small chickens, about 1 pound total)

1 12- ounce can Coca- Cola

1 medium white onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 cups Jack’s Old South Huney Muney Cluck Rub, or 1 recipe Basic Chicken Rub

8 thin slices smoked bacon

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Chief Entertaining Officer Tim Laird offers you great options to make a memorable Sunday Brunch, including an unusual Bloody Mary.

Check out Tim's food & drink ideas below!

Blood Mary Bar

For a fun Bloody Mary bar, set out a pitcher of your favorite Bloody Mary mix, my favorite is Bloody Kentucky (available at: http://bloodykentucky.com).  What is different about this mix is it tastes great vodka but it was developed to be enjoyed with bourbon too.  Also set out any or all of the following garnishes and let your guests build their own cocktail.

Horseradish

Steak Sauce

Finely grated Parmesan or blue cheese

Celery salt and celery stalk

Pickled mushrooms

Pickled asparagus spears

Pickled green beans

Pickled green tomatoes

Olives stuffed with garlic or blue cheese

Cooked and peeled shrimp

Hot sauce

Jalapeño peppers

Pepper flakes

Balsamic vinegar

Lemon & lime wedges

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