The ultimate chicken recipe!! Its not just because of the tangy lemon lime flavor but also the delicious tenderizing citrus marinade that creates this flavor bomb! Once you make this lime chicken marinade you will never go back.
HOW TO MAKE LIME CHICKEN MARINADE
You may also know this marinade as "7up chicken" or "Sprite chicken" marinade. You use a can of lemon lime soda to make the marinade. Lets walk through the process.
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I USE FOR THIS MARINADE
- SPRITE OR 7 UP (or generic lemon lime soda)
- soy sauce (use gluten free for gluten free marinade)
- garlic
- oil
- 1 lime
WHAT DOES SPRITE DO TO THE CHICKEN?
The carbonation infused into the chicken making it incredible tender and juicy after its cooked. You will totally be able to tell the difference. It tenderized and add moisture (as well as flavor) to each chicken breast.
Make your Lime Chicken Marinade
In a large bowl or gallon size bag - you want something you can submerse your chicken in and keep air tight while the chicken marinates.
Add you ingredients
- oil
- soy sauce
- and garlic
Pour in your sprite
Lastly take your lime and grate off the peel, then squeeze the lime juice into the marinade.
HOW LONG TO I MARINATE THE CHICKEN BREAST?
You will want to marinate at least 30 minutes, but I highly recommend longer than that. Up to 6-8 hours is best, or overnight.
DO I NEED TO REFRIGERATE THE CHICKEN IN THE MARINADE?
If you are marinating the chicken more than one hour then you will need to place your chicken in the fridge to rest.
HOW TO COOK LIME CHICKEN
After you chicken has marinated there are several ways to cook it.
- bake (400 degrees 20-25 minutes)
- grill (high for 9-10 minutes each side)
- smoke (Smoke chicken for about 30 minutes at 350. I flipped mine about half way though, and double checked the internal temp)
- stove top on a grill pan (high heat 9-10 minutes each side)
I added some suggested heat and cooking times, but you may need to adjust it based on your cooking materials. 
Double check your chicken internal temp and make sure its done cooking at 165.
Let the chicken rest.
SERVE YOUR CHICKEN
After you chicken as rested you can serve it as is, with a side or on salads.
CAN I MAKE THIS CHICKEN AHEAD?
yes, if you need chicken for meal planning, or party reasons make the chicken ahead of time and place back in the fridge.
A great pairing for this grilled chicken is a creamy healthy Broccoli Casserole!
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Lime Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken breasts
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ½ cup Veg Oil
- 1 cup lemon lime soda
- juice of one lime
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 limes lime zest
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large gallon bag, bowl or flat pan. Cover.
- Allow to marinate in the fridge for 6-8 hours.
- Cook chicken as desired. Make sure internal temp of chicken is reached at 165 and remove from heat. Let rest and serve.
Notes
- bake (400 degrees 20-25 minutes)
- grill (high for 9-10 minutes each side)
- smoke (Smoke chicken for about 30 minutes at 350. I flipped mine about half way though, and double checked the internal temp)
- stove top on a grill pan (high heat 9-10 minutes each side)
Nutrition
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Erin V says
I always do lemon or lime chicken with artificial flavorings but I love that this is so fresh and REAL!