Diet Cola Chicken with Peppers

Name: Diet Cola Chicken with Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 640 g boneless and skinless chicken thighs; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks; 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tsp olive oil; 300 ml chicken stock; 330 ml diet cola; 3 tbsp tomato puree; 2 tbsp reduced-salt-and-sugar ketchup; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp light brown sugar; 1/2 tsp mustard powder; 2 spring onions trimmed and finely sliced

This diet cola chicken is a simple weeknight dinner with tender chicken thighs simmered in a tangy, lightly sweet tomato and cola sauce. Bell peppers, onion, and Worcestershire sauce add plenty of flavor, while the sauce reduces into a glossy finish that is perfect over rice or pasta.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time40 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

boneless and skinless chicken thighs
640 g
onion, finely chopped
1
red pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks
1
yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks
1
garlic, finely chopped
2 cloves
olive oil
1 tsp
chicken stock
300 ml
diet cola
330 ml
tomato puree
3 tbsp
reduced-salt-and-sugar ketchup
2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp
dried oregano
1 tsp
light brown sugar
1 tsp
mustard powder
0.5 tsp
spring onions trimmed and finely sliced
2

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick saucepan or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs lightly with salt and pepper, then sear them for 4 to 5 minutes, turning until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until softened, stirring often. If the pan looks dry, add a small splash of the chicken stock. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the red and yellow peppers.

Add the dried oregano, brown sugar, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, tomato puree, diet cola, remaining chicken stock, and ketchup. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.

Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Cover, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.