Diet Coke Chicken
Diet Coke Chicken is a sweet and sticky healthy meal that is so easy to make. Perfect if you’re following a calorie or carb controlled diet and fits many of the major food plans.
Servings: 4 individual servings of 2 thighs each
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 6 ounces can of tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 12 ounces can of Diet Coke
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, smoked paprika, kosher salt, cracked pepper, and cayenne to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Whisk in the Diet Coke.
- Add the chicken thighs to a 10 to 12-inch deep, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pour the Diet Coke mixture over the chicken. Cover with a lid, and cook for 20 minutes, turning the chicken every 7-8 minutes. After 20 minutes, cook uncovered for another 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat, garnish with parsley, and serve while hot.