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Slow Cooker Diet Coke Chicken

An easy 'dump and go' slow cooker diet coke chicken recipe made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, diet coke, and store-bought BBQ sauce (as well as a few other pantry staples)!
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 8 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 355kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Measuring Jug
  • Whisk
  • Kitchen Scales

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 4 Chicken Breasts skinless and boneless
  • 150 ml Diet Coke
  • 200 ml BBQ Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Light Brown Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 Spring Onions chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker basin.
    4 Chicken Breasts
  • Whisk together all of the other ingredients in a jug (apart from the spring onion garnish) and pour over the chicken breasts. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on a low setting for 4-5 hours
    150 ml Diet Coke, 200 ml BBQ Sauce, 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce, 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce, ½ teaspoon Light Brown Sugar, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker then pour the BBQ sauce into a saucepan and bring to the boil on the hob. Turn the heat down slightly and continue to cook and reduce the sauce until it coats the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Place the cooked chicken breasts in a serving dish and pour over the thickened diet coke BBQ sauce.
  • Serve straight away garnished with chopped spring onions
    2 Spring Onions

Notes

Expert Tip:
If you're using full-fat rather than diet varieties of coke (or other fizzy drinks), omit the light brown sugar from the recipe, as they already have sugar in them.
 
Variations:
Swap the chicken for pork chops, pork steaks or even a gammon joint.
 
Storage:
  • Store - Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat - Place in a microwave-safe bowl or container and reheat until piping hot.
  • Freeze - Allow the chicken and sauce to cool, place in a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge fully before reheating in the microwave.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Diet Coke Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
355
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
145
mg
48
%
Sodium
 
1606
mg
70
%
Potassium
 
958
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
51
g
102
%
Vitamin A
 
417
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
24
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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