Always Juicy Chicken Marinade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 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
Description
Always Juicy Chicken Marinade uses a blend of grapefruit soda and soy sauce as a base, enhanced with brown sugar, sesame oil, horseradish, garlic, and ginger. This creates a flavorful liquid that tenderizes and seasons the chicken thoroughly during marination. Cooking the marinated chicken on medium-high heat until it reaches 165°F ensures it is cooked safely while retaining moisture. The finished chicken benefits from a balance of sweet and savory notes with a hint of citrus and spice from the horseradish and ginger.
The method allows flexibility in using either chicken breasts or thighs, bone-in or boneless. Adjusting cooking times accordingly preserves juiciness. Letting chicken rest after cooking helps redistribute juices for better texture. This marinade suits grilled or skillet chicken served sliced for dinners or salads.
For best results, marinate the chicken between 4 and 24 hours, and monitor doneness with a food thermometer. The recipe notes suggest oven roasting alternatives and detailed cooking times for different chicken cuts, giving practical guidance on achieving tender and flavorful chicken.
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 horseradish prepared
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
Chicken
- 4 pounds chicken breast or thigh
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
- Choose between boneless skinless or bone-in skin-on chicken; the latter adds extra juiciness from fat and skin.
- Adjust cooking times based on the chicken cut: boneless breasts take 6-8 minutes per side while bone-in thighs need 12-15 minutes.
- For oven roasting, bake at 400°F: 20-25 minutes for boneless, 35-40 minutes for bone-in, ensuring the internal temperature hits 165°F.
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
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