Always Juicy Chicken Marinade
User Reviews
5.0
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinate
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
163 kcal
Always Juicy Chicken Marinade
This Always Juicy Chicken Marinade uses citrus soda to tenderize and add flavor, while garlic, horseradish, and ginger pack a punch. Expect juicy, flavorful chicken that'll have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 cups grapefruit soda or lemon lime
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
Chicken
- 4 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups grapefruit soda, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish , 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon grated ginger.
- Submerge 4 pounds chicken breasts or thighs into the marinade. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and marinate the chicken for 4 hours minimum, and up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, heat a large heavy skillet or outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit). Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉, about 6 to 8 minutes per side, depending on the size and thickness of your chicken pieces.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve!
Notes
You can use either boneless, skinless chicken or bone-in, skin-on chicken for this recipe. Boneless skinless cuts will cook faster, while bone-in skin-on pieces may be juicier due to the extra fat and skin.
Boneless, skinless breasts: 6-8 minutes per side Boneless, skinless thighs: 7-9 minutes per side Bone-in, skin-on breasts: 10-12 minutes per side Bone-in, skin-on thighs or drumsticks: 12-15 minutes Wings: Cook for about 10-12 minutes
- Boneless, skinless breasts: 6-8 minutes per side
- Boneless, skinless thighs: 7-9 minutes per side
- Bone-in, skin-on breasts: 10-12 minutes per side
- Bone-in, skin-on thighs or drumsticks: 12-15 minutes
- Wings: Cook for about 10-12 minutes
- For oven roasting, preheat your oven to 400°F. Bake boneless skinless breasts or thighs for 20-25 minutes, or bone-in, skin-on cuts for 35-40 minutes. Always check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1125mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
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