Chicken in Diet Cola

• olive oil↗1 tsp tsp
• boneless skinless chicken thighs↗640g g
• onion↗1

  finely chopped

• chicken stock↗300ml ml
• garlic cloves↗2

  finely chopped

• red pepper↗1

  seedless, cut into large pieces

• yellow pepper↗1

  seedless, cut into large pieces

• dried oregano↗1 tsp tsp
• light brown soft sugar↗1 tsp tsp
• mustard powder½ tsp tsp
• Worcestershire sauce↗1 tbsp tbsp
• tomato paste3 tbsp tbsp
• diet cola330ml ml
• low-salt low-sugar ketchup↗2 tbsp tbsp
• green onion↗2

  trimmed and finely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large non‑stick pot over high heat. Season, then sear the chicken thighs on all sides for 4‑5 minutes. Remove with tongs and set aside on a plate.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat, add the onion to the pot and cook 8‑10 minutes until softened, adding a splash of stock if needed to prevent sticking. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant, then add the yellow pepper.

3. 3

   Add the oregano, light brown soft sugar, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, diet cola, the remaining stock and low‑salt low‑sugar ketchup. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, return the chicken to the pot and simmer covered for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

4. 4

   Increase the heat and boil for 10 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly. Serve, sprinkled with green onion, with rice or pasta.