BARBECUED COLA CHICKEN

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My husband is a diabetic, so I'm always looking for great-tasting recipes that are low in sugar and carbohydrates. To reduce the sugar content of this recipe even further, I use diet cola.-Mildred Dieffenbach, Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (12 ounces) cola
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 pounds each), cut in half

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the cola, tomato paste, onion, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Set aside 1/2 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate., Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken; brush remaining sauce under skin. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place chicken over drip pan and grill, uncovered, over indirect medium heat for 25 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

Karabo Onalenna
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ishola Dammylare
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover grilled chicken that I used, and it turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Lisa Davis
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Qaum Shahi
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This recipe is a great way to add flavor to chicken. The sauce is perfect. It's not too sweet and not too tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kosoe Htike
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Angela Koonce
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover rotisserie chicken that I used, and it turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Adebayo Ahmed
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was amazing. It was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ather Shahzad
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


mohamed cisse
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hasnain 444
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This is the best chicken recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.