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5 Ingredient Chicken Marinade

Updated: Oct 3, 2023 by Mindee ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 1 Comment

This easy, 5 ingredient soy marinade makes grilled chicken taste amazing! Only takes 2-3 minutes to mix up! Marinate for a few hours or overnight, and enjoy juicy, flavorful chicken later!

A plateful of grilled marinated chicken tenders.
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Why Choose This Recipe

  • Everybody has a great Chicken Recipe for the summer!
  • Goes well with just about any Side or Salad!
  • Only 5 Ingredients to make this marinade!

Ingredients Notes

  • Chicken - You can use either breasts or tenderloins. I prefer tenderloins just because they are smaller portions.
Ingredients for this chicken marinade.

Step by Step Instructions

  • Place thawed, raw chicken in a gallon-size Ziploc bag.
  • Pour the soy sauce over the chicken.
  • Add the olive oil, garlic, and spicy brown mustard.
Raw chicken put in a gallon size bag with marinade ingredients being added to them.
  • Pour the lemon-lime soda over the chicken.
  • Zip the bag shut and squish around to mix the marinade.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, 6 hours for best results.
  • Fire up the grill and grill each chicken piece a few minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through (an internal temp of 165 degrees).  Grilling times will vary depending on if you use tenders or breasts.
Bag zipped shut and squished around to mix the marinade.

Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips

Can you marinate chicken overnight?

Yes, but the flavor will be much stronger.ย  That's not necessarily a bad thing.ย  Some people prefer it.ย ย 

Is it ok to bake this chicken instead of grilling it?

Of course!ย  However, the grill seals in the flavor in a way the oven can't.

What can I serve this marinated chicken with?

We like salads like this Purple Cabbage Salad or Easy Creamy Berry Salad!

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5 Ingredient Chicken Marinade

5 Ingredient Chicken Marinade Recipe

Mindee
This easy, 5 ingredient soy marinade makes grilled chicken taste amazing!ย  Only takes 2-3 minutes to mix up!ย  Marinate for a few hours or overnight, and enjoy juicy, flavorful chicken later!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12-14 Chicken Tenderloin Strips (or 6-8 Chicken Breasts)
  • 2 Cups Lemon Lime Soda
  • 1 Cup Soy Sauce
  • ยฝ Cup Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tbs Spicy Brown Mustard

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken strips or breasts in a gallon-size Ziploc bag. Set aside.
  • Measure out and pour the marinade ingredients over the chicken.
  • Zip the bag shut, squish around to mix the marinade, and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or 6 hours for best results.
  • Fire up your grill and grill marinated chicken on each side until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees. ย Cooking times vary depending on the size of chicken strips or breasts.

Notes

  • You can marinate the chicken overnight if you wish.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 19gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 1734mgPotassium: 346mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
Keyword best chicken marinade, chicken marinade, grilled chicken marinade, overnight chicken marinade
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    April 30, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    My kids ate every bite!!!

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