Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken
This slimming friendly sweet and sticky dish is an easy dinner whether you're counting calories or following plans like Weight Watchers.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories217
- Carbs13g
- Protein17g
- Fat4g
- Saturates1g
- Sugars5g
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Believe it or not, you can do much more than just drinking Pepsi Max and Diet Coke!
Our Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken is quick, tasty and mega easy to throw together after a long day at work. The last thing you want to be doing it slaving over a hot stove for hours on end. There are a lot of variations of “Diet Coke Chicken” online, some of which are a little peculiar. Most of them use… surprise, surprise Diet Coke!
We prefer to use Pepsi Max as we think it thickens better than Diet Coke. You could even use the Pepsi Max Ginger for a more concentrated ginger taste. We’ve packed this dish with tons of veggies, but feel free to swap out any you don’t fancy; the beauty of this dish is its versatility, so chuck your leftovers in if you like.
What diets is this Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken suitable for?
This Pepsi Max / Diet Coke Chicken recipe is suitable if you’re gluten free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for gluten free versions;
- Stock cubes/pots
- Worcestershire sauce
- Soy sauce
- Vinegar
You can also enjoy this Pepsi Max / Diet Coke Chicken if you’re dairy free.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken?
You may have guessed, the Pepsi Max or Diet Coke is the key ingredient in this dish!
The 5 Spice is also key for that Chinese flavour, but it’s a common ingredient found in most spice racks. If you don’t have any it’s available everywhere, and you will find lots of Chinese recipes here at Pinch of Nom to use it in.
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‘This is absolute cracker of a fakeaway, the use of diet cola adds a real twist as it almost caramelizes through the cooking process. Packed with flavour & goodness at a fraction of the cost of a takeaway, what's not to like!’
How many calories are in this Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken?
Takeaways are nearly always super high in calories, but this recipe is only 217 calories per portion! This means it falls into our Everyday Light recipe category.
This Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and heat gently.
Step 2
Add the chicken, sprinkle with the 5 spice and season. Stir and cook until the chicken has started to brown.
Step 3
Remove the chicken from the pan, add a few more sprays of low calorie cooking spray and then fry off the onions, ginger, garlic and mushrooms.
Step 4
Cook until they start to soften.
Step 5
Add peppers, baby corn, tomato puree, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar. Stir then add the Diet Coke/Pepsi. Stir and bring to the boil.
Step 6
Stir in the half a stock cube and the stock pot and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Step 7
When the sauce has started to thicken and go a bit syrupy, return the chicken to the pan and stir in the spring onions.
Step 8
Simmer for another 10 minutes. Check the consistency and if it’s not quite thick enough simmer for a bit longer, until the required consistency is reached.
What should you should serve with Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken?
You could enjoy this Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken on its own, with fluffy white rice, or serve it with one of the suggestions below:
How do you know when Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken is cooked?
The chicken will be cooked throughout. You can cut a piece in half to check that the meat is white all the way through. When the dish is ready the sauce will be thick and syrupy.
This will take approximately 25 minutes on the hob.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any left overs to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze this Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Diet Coke / Pepsi Max Chicken
This slimming friendly sweet and sticky dish is an easy dinner whether you're counting calories or following plans like Weight Watchers and similar.
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
25 MINS
- KCals 217
- Carbs 13G
Instructions
- Spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and heat gently
- Add the chicken, sprinkle with the 5 spice and season. Stir and cook until the chicken has started to brown
- Remove the chicken from the pan, add a few more sprays of low calorie cooking spray then fry off the onions, ginger, garlic and mushrooms
- Cook until they start to soften
- Add peppers, baby corn, tomato puree, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar. Stir then add the Coke/Pepsi. Stir and bring to the boil.
- Stir in the half a stock cube and the stock pot and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes
- When the sauce has started to thicken and go a bit syrupy, return the chicken to the pan and stir in the spring onions
- Simmer for another 10 minutes. Check the consistency and if it's not quite thick enough simmer for a bit longer, until the required consistency is reached
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AphroditeSaturday 10th February 2018
Surprised with this one cos I don’t drink cola but my son and i loved it! With the spring onions added mange tout and the raw red peppers sliced on top but raw as it was served. Thanks!
Finola mcintyreWednesday 7th February 2018
Just making this now and oh my… the sneaky taste I’ve had makes me believe it weight even reach the plate. Love it and this is something I would never have ordered. Thank you pon… I’ve never loved cook in so much. X
DanielleTuesday 6th February 2018
Hi!… Do you think this could be cooked in the slow cooker? If so what adaptions/timings would you do? Thanks 🙂
Seamus McLaughlinSaturday 3rd February 2018
Made this with Quorn mince, very tasty…
Tina WillsTuesday 30th January 2018
Just thought i’d send this thank you as this recipe is amazing! Hubby can be a bit picky when it comes to peppers but his only comment was ‘very nice but would be better with chicken thighs’ so…… next time I cook this it will be with skinless boneless chicken thighs.
Thanks again and keep the recipes rolling xx
Heather ScottMonday 29th January 2018
Thank you. Was lovely.
Amanda PorterSunday 28th January 2018
Would it be possible to cook this in an Actifry? If so what do you suggest the method would be. Thank you ????
MariaSaturday 27th January 2018
I absolutely love this it’s the only time I have eaten veg thank you
H ScottWednesday 24th January 2018
Hi excuse my ignorance but when it says 1/2 chicken stock cube do you make up the stock cube as per packet instruction and then half the amount?
SarahWednesday 24th January 2018
Hi,can I ask a question please, do you mix the stock and stock pot with water or just put the stock pot in as it is and crumble the stock in? I made this once before and it wouldn’t thicken. Thank you
AislingFriday 19th January 2018
Just devoured this!!amazing:)thanks for the step by step so easy to follow!????
DanielleSaturday 13th January 2018
This was absolutely amazing!!!! Far better than any takeaway.
Thank you for such a wonderful recipe.
Christine RichardsonMonday 1st January 2018
I have made this several times now, the last time with ginger Pepsi max. Every time a winner! Thank you pon so much.
JulieTuesday 28th November 2017
Can i do this in the slowcooker and how long do i cook for please
JoThursday 23rd November 2017
Made this tonight, it’s delicious! All the family loved it! We will definitely be having this again
LyndaTuesday 24th October 2017
Just made this and it was Mega! Really delicious. Not a fan of chinese and in particular sweet dishes but the sweetness of this was light enough that i really enjoyed it. Thanks a million for the recipe!
LinSaturday 30th September 2017
Thank you for another great recipe, this was amazing. I did use carrot batons instead of the corn
SharonMonday 18th September 2017
Wow amazing – used ginger Pepsi max
RachelradiostarSaturday 16th September 2017
Made double quantity for the first time tonight! Took me ages prepping all the ingredients but so worth it! Got four lovely portions left for my freezer. NOM
Jackie MOYSEFriday 15th September 2017
Had this today it’s amazing thank you
Tracy RobertsThursday 14th September 2017
Made this late night and it was amazing. Hubby doesn’t like baby corn, so replaced it with carrot. Loved the flavours, tasted like Chinese takeaway. Will definitely make again.
Jacqueline WilliamsTuesday 12th September 2017
This looks lovely. Would I be able to make it in the instant pot
SharonSunday 10th September 2017
Hi, I am not a cook but want to try this recipe in the slow cooker, can it be done or would it not work please? X
Emma TSunday 10th September 2017
Hi Sharon,
The sauce may need reducing to thicken if cooking this in a slow cooker. It’s quite a quick recipe when made on the stove, less than 30 minutes, so it might be better to stick with the method in the recipe ????
Miranda HolmanTuesday 5th September 2017
Loving this website, so easy to use and fantastic recipes too.
Just made the diet coke chicken, it was delicious, so filling I couldn’t eat it all LOL
Emma TSunday 10th September 2017
Hi Miranda,
So glad you enjoyed it!
MaureenSunday 3rd September 2017
One of my new favourite recipes. Yum.
Emma TMonday 11th September 2017
Hi Maureen,
So glad you enjoyed it!
KateSaturday 2nd September 2017
Well that was rather lovely! Have just cooked enough for four and could quite easily have eaten the lot! Have put the rest in the freezer out of harms way. So quick, so easy, so tasty!
Emma TMonday 11th September 2017
Hi Kate,
So glad you enjoyed it ????
LesleyThursday 31st August 2017
Really good made it tonight.
Helen ShawcrossThursday 31st August 2017
Omg have made this ready for tea and it’s SO good ???? I had to cook it for a little longer as my pan isn’t as wide, but it’s delicious.
Thank you PON for all your hard work x
KayThursday 31st August 2017
Hi Helen,
That’s a really good point about your pan, I’ll add it to the blurb.
Many thanks for finding the time to comment ???? Hope you enjoy your tea!
CarolineThursday 31st August 2017
I can’t have Worcester sauce and usually replace this with either balsamic vinegar or soy sauce in recipes. As you already use these is there an alternative or would you just increase one or both of the others? Thanks
KayThursday 31st August 2017
You can increase which ever you like. Have you heard of Henderson’s Relish? It’s a veggie version of Worcestershire Sauce and it’s amazing imo
KirstenThursday 31st August 2017
Omg made this yesterday and it’s amazing! Thanks for such fab recipes pinch of nom
Love Kirsten xx
KayThursday 31st August 2017
We’re SO glad you liked it Kirsten ???? You’re very welcome!
MarySaturday 4th November 2017
I’m gonna try it with left over cooked chicken and I buy a jar of garlic and ginger chopped together that fab. Can’t wait to taste it
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