The BEST Chicken Marinade (In 5 Minutes)

The Chicken Marinade I Keep Coming Back To (It Works for Grilling, Baking, or Pan-Searing)

This easy Chicken Marinade recipe is made with just 5 simple ingredients and delivers incredibly juicy, flavorful grilled chicken every time.

The 5-Minute Marinade That Turns Plain Chicken Into Wow

I’ve had this recipe memorized for decades and I use it every single time I’m grilling chicken– it instantly elevates it, and the flavor is amazing. The ingredient combo might surprise you (horseradish in a chicken marinade?!

trust me on this!). The sprite is the secret ingredient to extra tender chicken.

Once you try it, you’ll completely understand why I had to share it.

Serve the chicken as the main dish with sides, or use it to meal prep or topping on salads or in pasta salads.

The Chicken Marinade I Keep Coming Back To (It Works for Grilling, Baking, or Pan-Searing)

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Prep 5 minutes mins

Cook 8 minutes mins

This easy Chicken Marinade recipe is made with just 5 simple ingredients and delivers incredibly juicy, flavorful grilled chicken every time.

Course Main Dish

Method

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1. Combine soy sauce, oil, sprite, garlic powder, and horseradish in a large ziplock bag. Add chicken and marinate it for 1-3 hours.
2. Heat grill to medium. Spray with cooking spray or rub the grill grates lightly with oil. Lay chicken on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, flipping only once, until cooked through. (I don't typically use a thermometer, but if you do, the chicken should be 165 degrees F at its thickest part).
3. Move chicken to a plate to rest for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy with a side of Wild Rice Pilaf, Roasted Vegetables, or Potatoes Au Gratin. Toss it on a salad, or use it in a Hawaiian Bowl or Buddha Bowl.

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Serve the chicken as the main dish with sides, or use it to meal prep or topping on salads or in pasta salads.

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How to make Chicken Marinade:

Make Marinade: Combine soy sauce, oil, sprite, garlic powder, and horseradish in a large ziplock bag. Add chicken and marinate it for 1-3 hours.

Grill Chicken: Heat grill to medium. Spray with cooking spray or rub the grill grates lightly with oil.

Lay chicken on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, flipping only once, until cooked through. (I don’t typically use a thermometer, but if you do, the chicken should be 165 degrees F at its thickest part).

Serve: Move chicken to a plate to rest for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy with a side of Wild Rice Pilaf, Roasted Vegetables, or Potatoes Au Gratin.

Toss it on a salad, or use it in a Hawaiian Bowl or Buddha Bowl.