FAVORITE COLA CHICKEN

Favorite Cola Chicken image

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

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

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.