Favorite Cola Chicken

Name: Favorite Cola Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 70 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. Uncover; simmer for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 234 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.

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