Diet Coke Chicken

A friend just called me to double check this recipe. It's fool proof! (And it is what's for supper, I'll bet.)

Diet Coke Chicken

1 c. ketchup

1 can Diet Coke

4-8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves*

Whisk ketchup and Diet Coke together until combined. Place chicken breasts in large skillet. Pour sauce over top. Simmer covered on medium/medium-high heat for 20-25 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm. Increase heat and allow sauce to reduce, whisking frequently. Pass sauce with chicken.

Yield: one breast half per serving (3)

*Some people choose to brown the chicken slightly in the pan before adding the sauce. Others confess to grilling them a few minutes before transferring to the skillet. It's just a matter of time and taste. Also, the original recipe calls for only four breast halves, but there is certainly enough sauce to accommodate eight if the need be. Breast halves should be 3-5 oz. portions; any larger than that and the caloric value should increase as well.