Diet Coke Chicken

Don't be put off by the thought of using a fizzy drink with chicken. This versatile dish can be served over pasta, rice or jacket potatoes, or as a meal in itself with a selection of Syn-free vegetables.

Serves 4

Syns per serving: Syn-free on Original and Extra Easy

Ingredients
• Fry Light
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 500ml bottle Diet Coke
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 500ml carton passata
• 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2tsp Chinese 5 spice
• 1tbsp garlic granules
• 1 chicken Oxo cube

Method
1. Spray a large pan with Fry Light and fry the chicken and onion for 5 minutes or so, until the chicken is sealed all over and beginning to brown.

2. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken during cooking, but if you need to thicken it at the end of the cooking time, increase the heat and boil gently for a minute or two, stirring frequently.