Chicken Coke Light is a flavorful, low-calorie, easy-to-prepare dish, making it a perfect option if you are looking to maintain a healthy diet. In addition to chicken, only a few simple ingredients are required and can be cooked on the stove, in the oven or in the slow cooker. Whichever method you prefer, rest assured that the chicken will taste delicious.
Ingrediants
Use the stoves
- 4 chicken breasts
- Vegetables (optional)
- 1 can of Coca Cola Light
- 250 ml of ketchup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 200 ml of chicken broth
- 120 ml of tomato sauce
- 60 ml of tomato paste
- 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
- 30ml Worcestershire sauce
- 30 ml of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) of mixed herbs or spices (optional)
Use the Oven
- 4 chicken breasts
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 250 ml of Coca Cola Light
- 250 ml of ketchup
- 30ml Worcestershire sauce
Using the Slow Cooker
- One whole chicken (weighing about 1 kg) or 6 chicken breasts
- 250 ml of Coca Cola Light
- 250 ml of ketchup
- 30ml Worcestershire sauce
- Vegetables (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Prepare the Coke Light Chicken using the Stove
Step 1. Grease a large skillet and heat it on the stove for 1 minute
Pour a drizzle of oil into the pan and swirl it to coat the bottom. Turn on the stove and heat the pan over high heat. Wait a minute before adding the other ingredients so that the pan is hot.
- If you prefer, you can grease the pan with cooking spray oil.
- If you are on a diet and want to keep your calorie count low, you can replace the oil with ghee.
Step 2. Cut the chicken breasts if you don't want to cook them whole
If you wish, you can cut them into small pieces or thin slices using a sharp knife. This way the chicken will cook faster, plus you won't have to waste time cutting it once cooked.
If you'd rather serve whole chicken breasts, simply skip this step
Step 3. Cut the vegetables you want to cook with the chicken
If you're pairing vegetables with chicken, cut them into bite-sized pieces or slices as the pan warms over the heat. That way, they'll be ready when it's time to cook them.
- Chicken goes well with most vegetables, especially onions, garlic and peppers. You can also add small corn on the cob or mushrooms, according to your personal tastes.
- Go straight to the next step if you don't want to add any kind of vegetables to the chicken.
Step 4. Place the chicken and vegetables in the hot pan
Use tongs or a fork to arrange the meat in the bottom of the hot pan. Try to distribute the chicken evenly, especially if you are cooking whole breasts. Add the vegetables cut into pieces or slices, distributing them evenly among the meat.
Step 5. Brown the chicken and vegetables for 5-7 minutes over high heat
Let them cook until they are golden brown. If you have cut the chicken breasts into small pieces or slices, you can mix them periodically (every 1-2 minutes or so) with a wooden spoon. If you preferred to leave the breasts whole, turn them halfway through cooking to get even browning on both sides.
Step 6. Make the sauce separately if the chicken breasts are whole
Pour the Coke Light into a medium-sized bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients that make up the sauce, then mix with a whisk until they are all evenly blended. If you have cut the chicken breasts into small pieces or slices, you can skip this step and pour the sauce ingredients directly into the pan.
- For the classic version of the sauce, use 330ml of Coke Light and 250ml of ketchup. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- For a sweeter and tastier sauce, use 330ml Coke Light, 200ml chicken broth, 120ml tomato puree, 60ml tomato paste, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, 30ml Worcestershire sauce, 30 ml of soy sauce and a teaspoon (5 g) of mixed herbs or spices to taste.
Step 7. Pour the sauce ingredients into the pan
If you have cut the chicken into cubes or slices, you can pour the Coke Light, the ketchup and the other ingredients directly into the pan, then mix them by mixing with the wooden spoon or a silicone spatula. If you made the sauce in a bowl, pour it over whole chicken breasts.
If the chicken breasts are whole, sprinkle them frequently with the sauce using a spoon
Step 8. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the chicken simmer for 10 to 45 minutes
Initially, heat the sauce over high heat to bring it to a light boil. At that point, reduce the heat and let it simmer gently. The cooking time varies according to the thickness and type of cut of the meat.
- When the chicken is cooked, the sauce should be rich and thick.
- If you have decided to cook whole chicken breasts, you can use a meat thermometer to periodically check if they have reached the correct temperature internally. When the reading indicates that the chicken has reached a core temperature of 74 ° C, you will know it is cooked.
Step 9. Remove the pan from the heat and serve the chicken immediately
If you have added some vegetables, you will have obtained a complete dish. If not, you can pair the Coke Light Chicken with a mixed salad or serve it on a bed of white rice.
If the chicken is left over, you can transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days
Method 2 of 3: Prepare the Coke Light Chicken using the Oven
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 175 ° C
If you prefer to cook this healthy and delicious dish using the oven, first turn it on to 175 ° C and let it heat up. In the meantime, you can prepare the chicken.
Step 2. Place the chicken breasts in a large baking sheet and season them
Before adding the chicken, grease the pan with a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil (for convenience, you can use cooking oil spray). Arrange the chicken breasts so they don't touch each other, then season them with salt and pepper to taste.
To cook 4 large chicken breasts, you will need a pan about 35 cm long and 25 cm wide
Step 3. Prepare the Coca Cola sauce in a bowl
Pour 250ml of Coke Light, 250ml of ketchup and 30ml of Worcestershire sauce into a medium-sized bowl. Stir the ingredients with the whisk until well blended.
Step 4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cover the pan with aluminum foil
Spread the sauce over the chicken breasts so that they are all evenly seasoned, then cover the pan with aluminum foil.
Step 5. Cook the chicken in the oven for about 50 minutes
Place the pan in the preheated oven. Let the foil-covered chicken cook for about 50 minutes.
Start checking the temperature of the chicken with the meat thermometer after about 40 minutes to avoid overcooking. It must reach an internal temperature of 74 ° C
Step 6. Remove the pan from the oven and serve the chicken immediately
You can serve Coca Cola chicken on a bed of white rice or accompany it with mashed potatoes, salad, or steamed broccoli.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container and consume them within 2-3 days
Method 3 of 3: Make Light Coke Chicken Using the Slow Cooker
Step 1. Set the pot to the temperature you prefer
First, connect the plug to the electrical outlet. Set the pot to "High" mode if you want the chicken to cook faster or to "Low" mode if you have more time.
Step 2. Place the chicken in the pot and season to taste
Use kitchen tongs or a fork to transfer a whole chicken weighing about 1 kg or 6 chicken breasts to the slow cooker. Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste.
You can add more flavor to the meat and save time later by adding vegetables to the pot to serve as a side dish. For example, onions, peppers and squash go well with chicken
Step 3. Prepare the coke sauce in a bowl
Pour a can of Coke Light and 250ml ketchup into a medium-sized bowl. Stir with a whisk until the two ingredients are well blended.
For a tastier sauce, you can also add 30ml of Worcestershire sauce
Step 4. Pour the sauce into the pot
Spread it evenly over the chicken to keep it soft and succulent, then put the lid back on the pot.
Step 5. Let the chicken cook for 4 to 8 hours
If you have decided to cook it on the High setting, set a cooking time of 4 hours on the timer. If you can cook it on the Low setting, choose a cooking time of around 6 hours.
If the chicken is particularly large or the brisket is cut into thick slices, even cooking them on High, it may take up to 6 hours. With the Low setting, it may take up to 8 hours of cooking
Step 6. Transfer the chicken to a plate and serve immediately
When the chicken is fully cooked, transfer it to a serving dish using the kitchen tongs. Pour the sauce directly onto the chicken using a spoon.
- Serve the chicken with vegetables, on a bed of white rice or with noodles.
- You can store any leftovers in the refrigerator, in an airtight container and consume them within 2-3 days.
