It’s Going to be Popping at the Top Chef Finale!
Which of our three competing recipes will take home the grand prize, valued over $2,000?
Don’t miss your chance to find out at the Rider Student Top Chef: Pop Shop Finale on Tuesday, December 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at everyone’s favorite dining spot on campus, Daly Dining Hall.
Come out to taste, test and vote for the fizziest recipes The Bronc has ever seen and the most creative Rider Student Top Chef competition yet. Why? Because all of this year’s entries feature Coca-Cola branded soda as one of the key ingredients.
You know what they say, “It’s hard to get to the pop, but staying there is harder.” Or is it “the top?” Either way, it’s a race to the pop. No, wait, top! Sorry, we can’t stop thinking about who will win the amazing grand prize Rider Student Top Chef: Pop Shop has to offer!
Don’t miss out on the fun. Join us for the best culinary experience and music variety on campus. The Bronc will spin the biggest hits while you enjoy the best variety of student recipes! Arrive at Daly Dining Hall on Tuesday, December 2, 5 to 7 p.m., to taste each of our finalists culinary creations, vote for your favorite dish, and watch our competition pop to the top!
Meet the Three Students and Recipes that Will Compete for the Grand Prize:
Sweet & Spicy Coca-Cola Chicken Wings by Yousra Bouhaddouz '26
Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
1 cup Coca-Cola
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup honey
3 tbsp chili sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tsp sesame seeds
Steps:
Step 1: Boil chicken wings with water, ginger, and salt for 10–12 minutes until cooked. Drain.
Step 2: Heat oil in a skillet and fry wings on both sides until golden.
Step 3: Add garlic, soy sauce, honey, chili sauce, brown sugar, and Coca-Cola. Stir well.
Step 4: Cook for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the wings.
Step 5: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve hot.
Fanta Orange Chicken by Allison Alexis '29
Ingredients:
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup of Orange Fanta
• 1/2 cup of soy sauce
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 1 tsp of ginger
• 1 tbs of minced garlic
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup flour
• 2-3 cups of vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper
• green onions, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes.
Steps:
Step 1: Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. Step 2: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and some of the garlic. Step 3: Heat oil in a pan Step 4: Whisk the eggs. Step 5: Season the flour. Step 6: Dip the chicken in egg, then in the flour. Step 7: Fry chicken in the pan of oil until cooked through on the inside and crispy on the outside. Step 8: While the chicken is frying, start making the sauce. Step 9: In a bowl, combine the Fanta, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Step 10: Cook mixture in a pan until it reaches desired consistency. Step 11: Once the sauce is done, coat it on the chicken. Step 12: Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Step 13: Serve with white rice.
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Sweet and Savory Ribs and Potatoes by Cheyenne Cope '28
Ingredients:
Ribs:
1 package (usually 1lb) of boneless pork ribs
1 can of Coca-Cola soda
3 cloves of minced garlic
¼ cup of minced onion
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoon of chiffonade oregano
½ tablespoon of paprika
1 tablespoon of adobo seasoning
2 tablespoon of honey
1 teaspoon of maple syrup
½ cup of olive oil
Salt and pepper accordingly
Parsley (as a garnish when finished)
Mashed Potatoes:
1 cup of chicken broth
2 cups of water (to boil the potatoes)
4 potatoes
½ cup of heavy whipping cream
¼ stick of butter
2 cloves of minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Gravy:
1 cup of leftover juice from the ribs
½ cup of water
1 – 2 tablespoons of flour
Steps:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Step 2: Cut the ribs into cubes
Step 3: Place ribs into container
Step 4: Pour liquids into container, on top of ribs, then mix
Step 5: Put the rest of seasonings and ingredients for the meat in the container
Step 6: Once everything is in, shake or mix it all up and set aside to marinate (optional) for a time of your choice (usually about an hour or so)
Step 7: Once done marinating, place ribs into tray, pouring all of the liquid/juice onto it as well so the meat stays juicy while cooking
Step 8: Leave the ribs in the oven for an hour
Step 9: While ribs are cooking, start preparing the side dish by peeling the skin off of the potatoes, then cutting them into cubes
Step 10: Pour water and chicken broth into a pot, and once boiling, place the potatoes in
Step 11: Let them boil for about an hour, occasionally checking to make sure that they are not super soft or falling apart in the pot
Step 12: Once boiled, pour about ¾ of the liquid out, and start mashing
Step 13: When halfway mashed, pour in the heavy cream, add the garlic and butter, then stir until everything is mixed in evenly
Step 14: After the hour is finished, take the ribs out of the oven and place them onto your plate with the mashed potatoes
Step 15: Using the leftover juice from the tray of ribs, pour it into a pan, along with ½ cup of water and keep on medium heat while adding the flour a little bit at a time
Step 16: Stir out the clumps of flour, turning the heat lower, and keep whisking until it is your desired consistency
Step 17: Pour the gravy on top of the ribs and potatoes and then garnish with parsley
