Our easy Chicken Marinade recipe is made with 5 simple ingredients and delivers incredibly juicy, flavorful grilled chicken every time. We count on this one year-round–it's the only chicken marinade recipe you'll ever need.
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.
Don't miss my other grilling recipes, like Chicken Kabobs, Grilled Sweet Potatoes, Carne Asada Tacos, BBQ Chicken Drumsticks, Jerk Chicken Bowls, and French Onion Burgers!
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.
Simple Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, tenders, or thighs
Chicken Marinade:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 12 ounces sprite (not diet)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon horseradish , plain or horseradish sauce
Instructions
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Make the marinade: Add soy sauce, oil, sprite, garlic powder and horseradish to a large ziplock bag. Add chicken and marinate for 1-3 hours.2 pounds chicken breasts, tenders, or thighs, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ½ cup oil, 12 ounces sprite, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon horseradish
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Grill the 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).
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Move to a plate to rest for a few minutes before serving.
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I originally shared this recipe June 2017. Updated May 2020 and April 2026.
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