Best 4 Diet Cola Chicken My Way Recipes

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Diet cola chicken is a tangy and sweet dish that combines the unexpected flavors of cola and chicken. This unique dish is made by marinating chicken in a mixture of cola, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar, then baking or grilling it until tender and flavorful. The result is a moist and juicy chicken with a slightly caramelized exterior and a sweet and tangy sauce.

This article features three delicious variations of diet cola chicken:

1. **Classic Diet Cola Chicken:** This classic recipe uses a simple marinade of diet cola, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. The chicken is then baked in the marinade until tender and juicy.

2. **Spicy Diet Cola Chicken:** This variation adds a kick of heat to the classic recipe with the addition of chili powder, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. The result is a flavorful and spicy chicken dish that is sure to please those who like their food with a little bit of heat.

3. **Honey Garlic Diet Cola Chicken:** This variation incorporates the sweet and savory flavors of honey and garlic. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of diet cola, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and honey, then baked until tender and flavorful. The result is a sticky and delicious chicken dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY COLA CHICKEN



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The kids won't complain about dinner tonight when they hear they're having Cola Chicken. Simple and tasty with only a few ingredients.

Provided by Jenuine

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken pieces into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, mix together the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and cola. Pour over the chicken. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until the chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 812.8 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

DIET COLA CHICKEN



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Being I am watching calorie, fat, carb and protein I am developing some of my own recipes. This happens to be the first one.

Provided by Jacqueline in KY

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 chicken thghs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (12 ounce) can diet cola
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Cook chicken then cut into bite size pieces.
  • Pour over cola and ketchup.
  • Let cook on stove top for about 30 minutes over medium.

FAVORITE COLA CHICKEN



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Everyone who tries this chicken asks for the recipe. They're surprised to hear that soda is the secret ingredient! -Jean Jarvis, Wautoma, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (12 ounces) diet cola
1/2 cup ketchup
2 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine first five ingredients. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Add chicken; stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Uncover; simmer for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

COLA CHICKEN



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"Our daughters, Tricia, 7, and Kristin, 10, love to serve this tender chicken with instant mashed potatoes and peas when they have friends over for dinner," writes Keri Scofield Lawson of Fullerton, California. A can of cola gives the savory barbecue sauce a flavor boost.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (12 ounces) cola
1 cup ketchup
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add chicken; brown on all sides. Carefully add cola, ketchup, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the chicken reads 170°. Remove the chicken and keep warm. , Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 804mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken: This will give you more meat and flavor.
  • Cut the chicken into pieces: This will help it cook more evenly.
  • Brown the chicken before cooking: This will help to seal in the flavor and give the chicken a nice color.
  • Use a slow cooker: This is the easiest way to cook Diet Coke chicken. Simply add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Use a Dutch oven: If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also cook Diet Coke chicken in a Dutch oven over medium heat for about 1 hour.
  • Add vegetables to the pot: This will help to add flavor and nutrition to the dish.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Diet Coke chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Diet Coke chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and it is also a budget-friendly meal. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, I encourage you to give Diet Coke chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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