Known for its slightly sweet, savory, ultra-juicy flavor, this simple marinade turns everyday chicken into something truly special—with just a handful of pantry ingredients.
Course dinner, Main Dish
Keyword chicken tender marinade
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
6 hourshours
Total Time 6 hourshours25 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
1/4cupolive oilor avocado oil
1/2cupsoy sauce
1cupSpriteor 7-Up
1/2tspgarlic salt
1/2tsphorseradishoptional
1-1 1/2lbschicken tenders, chicken breasts, or turkey breasts
Instructions
Make the marinade: Combine olive oil, soy sauce, Sprite (or 7-Up), garlic salt, and horseradish (if using) in a liquid measuring cup or large zip-top bag.
Marinate the chicken: Add chicken, seal, and refrigerate for 6–24 hours, turning occasionally if possible (if using chicken tenders, do not marinate for longer than 12 hours).
Grill: Grill over medium heat for 4–6 minutes per side, until cooked through.
Bake: Bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes.
Pan-cook: Cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden and cooked through.
Rest & serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving to lock in juices.