Chicken plus soda equals some seriously juicy and tender meat and it takes very little prep work. The combination of sweet and tangy grapefruit or lemon-lime soda tenderizes the chicken while infusing it with flavor. Throw your marinade and chicken in the refrigerator first thing in the morning or even the day before! Whether you prefer boneless, skinless cuts or the extra juiciness of bone-in, skin-on pieces, this marinade has you covered for guaranteed juicy and flavorful chicken. This is what chicken should be all the time. <\/p>\n
Marinade isn\u2019t just a chicken thang \u2013 try our Juiciest Pork Tenderloin Marinade<\/a> or The Best Salmon Marinade<\/a> for more juicy flavor explosions.<\/em><\/p>\n Not all marinades are made the same, and it blows our mind how good this recipe is. Bring out the very best flavors of meat using this marinade. And whether you let the meat absorb the marinade in a large bowl, an airtight container, or a resealable plastic bag, you can\u2019t go wrong when you use our Always Juicy Chicken Marinade. When you have a killer marinade you can expect delicious flavor to be in every caramelized drop of juice. Be sure to cook up a few extra pieces because you\u2019ll want to eat these leftovers all week!<\/p>\n The magic behind using soda in a marinade lies in its carbonation and sugar content. The bubbles from carbonation help to gently break down the muscle fibers in the chicken, making it more tender. The sugar in full-sugar sodas is key for achieving that beautiful caramelization on the outside of the meat as it cooks. While a diet soda won\u2019t provide the same caramelization, it can still help tenderize your chicken. Just make sure to stick with a citrus-based soda\u2014like Sprite<\/strong>, 7UP<\/strong>, or Squirt<\/strong>\u2014for that bright, fresh flavor that complements the savory soy sauce, nutty sesame oil, and sweetness of the brown sugar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you don\u2019t have 24 hours to let your chicken soak in all this yumminess, plan to let it sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours. But the longer you allow the chicken and marinade to spend together, the deeper the flavors will be. For the absolute juiciest, most tender results, let the chicken marinate for a full 24 hours.<\/p>\n Refrigerate<\/strong> leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.<\/p>\n Freeze<\/strong> leftover portions in an airtight container or resealable plastic freezer bag. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.<\/p>\n Reheat<\/strong> on the grill or the stovetop in a grill pan over medium heat until warmed through.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Watch\u00a0the video below<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0where\u00a0Caytlin will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we\u2019ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube<\/a><\/em>, Facebook\u00a0Watch<\/a><\/em>,<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0our Facebook\u00a0Page<\/a><\/em>,\u00a0or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Trending Products<\/strong>Why Our Recipe<\/h2>\n
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