Mom’s SECRET Recipe: Grilled 7-UP Chicken Recipe

Published: March 8, 2019Updated: July 29, 2020Author: Camille Beckstrand
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This is the best chicken marinade recipe out there. I am telling you, this is the best grilled chicken you will ever eat. I am constantly craving this recipe. It is sweet, tender, and so easy to make. It's not a secret anymore, because everyone needs this recipe in their lives. You will love this Grilled 7 Up Chicken marinade.
Mom’s SECRET Recipe: Grilled 7-UP Chicken Recipe
Okay, so maybe it isn’t TOP SECRET, but that makes it sounds exciting, right?
This is hands-down my favorite marinade of all time. My mom has been making it for as long as I can remember and everyone always asks for the recipe when she does.
The chicken has amazing flavor and it INCREDIBLY moist. It tastes awesome with pork too.
If you are looking for a simple, healthy, and delicious chicken marinade recipe, this is definitely one you need to try.

Looking for more grilled chicken recipes? Try our Grilled Malibu Chicken

what drink could i use if i don’t have any 7 up?

Most people don’t really have 7 Up on hand, so if you are looking for a replacement drink, we have a few recommendations:

  • Sprite (or Sprite Zero)
  • Ginger ale
  • Carbonated Lemon Lime Soda
  • Mt. Dew
  • Coke or Diet Coke

Really most carbonated drinks would work, to replace 7 up. However, we do not recommend fruit flavored drinks.

This marinade is really so simple, and adds amazing flavor to the chicken. I like to let mine sit overnight to let all the juices sink in.

what could I serve with this chicken?

I love summer barbecues, mostly because of the food, and potluck side dishes. If you need a few ideas of what to serve with this chicken, here is what I recommend:

Also, Try this for a side dish: our popular Loaded Broccoli Salad!

 

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Serves: 6

Mom's SECRET Recipe: Grilled 7-UP Chicken Recipe

5 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

20 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Horseradish
  • 1 (12 oz) can of lemon-lime soda pop (not diet)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a Ziploc bag. Add 6 chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes (although the longer you go, the better they taste!
  2. I usually marinate my chicken for at least 8 hours or overnight).
  3. Grill over medium-high heat until cooked all the way through.
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  1. Erin says:
    September 4, 2011
    Why am I so scared of Horseradish? I've never tried it in my whole darn life?

    Seriously scared.

    Like really.

    Is it good? Should I go for this recipe? The picture looks yum.

    Wow, I'm a chicken.

    Still scared.
    Reply
    • ganna says:
      May 30, 2012
      You might try the creamy horseradish sauce that they make for a prime rib side. Then, progress from there if you like that. It is less of a bite, but awesome flavor! Once you try it, it's just a step up to straight horseradish!
      Reply
    • Roxie Laventure says:
      October 3, 2012
      It's good if you like spicy, I love it
      Reply
  2. Deebi27 says:
    September 5, 2011
    Girls this looks like an amazing marinade and I adore horseradish and so does my hubby. Thanks!

    Erin...Horseradish adds amazing flavor to any dish...be brave and try it! If you like GREAT, if you don't like it...you know never to try again!
    Reply
  3. Four Marrs and One Venus says:
    May 7, 2012
    Sounds like the PERFECT Summer Chicken Marinade! YUM! Thank you so much!
    Reply
  4. Stacy says:
    May 8, 2012
    We do a similar recipe but add some garlic powder and soy sauce! Super yummers!
    Reply
  5. Rebecca says:
    May 9, 2012
    This was amazing!!! Both my husband and I loved it!! It was so tender and juicy! Thank you for the wonderful idea for supper :) Off to find another amazing recipe from you beautiful ladies!
    Reply
  6. Miss Jan says:
    May 13, 2012
    You all are beautiful!! Love your site!!
    Reply
  7. Mama says:
    May 13, 2012
    trying it now, with ginger ale since all we have in the house is diet 7 up. I love that pasta salad as well. May have to make some of that.
    Reply
  8. Jennifer says:
    May 20, 2012
    Sounds good and I want to try, but we don't have a grill. Can it be prepared in the oven?
    Reply
  9. JAX says:
    May 20, 2012
    How do you think it would taste if you added all ingredients into crock-pot instead?
    Reply
    • ganna says:
      May 30, 2012
      I would like to know that, too. I'm a crock-pot addict!
      Reply
  10. Phippen says:
    May 25, 2012
    Why not diet soda?
    Reply
    • Camille says:
      May 27, 2012
      I have heard that you need the sugar in the regular soda to give it it's great taste, instead of the other sweeteners used in diet soda. But, I have never actually tried it. Let me know if you do!
      Reply
    • TinaBean says:
      June 6, 2012
      The sugars in the regular soda caramelize on the meat, giving it the great taste,the artificial sweeteners can't do that.
      Reply
  11. MizzM says:
    June 2, 2012
    Do you use boneles/skinless chicken breasts, or do you have to have skin on breasts?
    Reply
    • Camille says:
      June 3, 2012
      I also use boneless skinless chicken breasts! :)
      Reply
  12. azleggs says:
    July 12, 2012
    Wanted something different for my boring boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Hubby & I are on Weight Watchers so couldn't do anything w/ a breaded coating or cheese. I decided to try this recipe tonight. Thought I had some horseradish but must've thrown it out when we moved...so i even put on a little mascara, changed my clothes and made a quick trip to the grocery store to buy some. It only marinaded about 30 mins. & I cooked it on the Foreman grill, but it was pretty tasty... hoping next time to marinade it longer and it'll be even more tasty! Thanks!!
    Reply
  13. Megan Pearce says:
    July 20, 2012
    We tried this on steak, and it was delicious!
    Reply
  14. pinkme says:
    September 3, 2012
    I don't have a grill, can I bake or pan fry??
    Reply
    • Camille says:
      September 3, 2012
      Hi! I would try this technique: http://www.ehow.com/how_5137296_grill-oven.html I think that it would work!
      Reply
    • pinkme says:
      September 5, 2012
      Thank you, I will try tomorrow :)
      Reply
  15. Naturalnista76 says:
    September 10, 2012
    Can I use horseradish mustard?
    Reply
  16. Doog says:
    September 19, 2012
    The chicken was moist - that's all i can give the recipe. Thought it would much more flavorful because of the soy sauce. Well, you never know unless you try ! :D
    Reply
  17. kimbo says:
    July 14, 2014
    My husband is so afraid of not getting the chicken all the way cooked on the grill that he cooks it way too long and is dry. What is a good secret to knowing when it's done without cutting it up and looking?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      July 14, 2014
      Preheat your grill on high for about 10 minutes. If you have a temperature indicator, it will probably be around 450. Place marinated chicken, on the grill and turn heat down to medium. Cook bone-in chicken breasts for about 8-9 minutes per side and boneless skinless chicken breasts for 7 minutes per side. Your chicken should be cooked through.
      Reply
      • CW says:
        April 19, 2018
        Cook chicken breast to 155 internal and pull them. It will rose to 160 while resting. You’ll never eat dry chicken again
        Reply
  18. Penny says:
    July 14, 2014
    I just saw this recipe on Facebook, and it looks so good! How about grilling on the George Foreman? Has anyone tried that? Thanks!
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      July 14, 2014
      It should work fine on the George Foreman too. Just need to be sure it cooks all the way through!
      Reply
  19. Julie says:
    July 15, 2014
    This sounds really good. However, we have a soy allergy in our family. Can you think of anything that you can substitute for the soy sauce?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      July 15, 2014
      Hi Julie, I have found a great substitute for soy sauce that is easy to make. It is from All Recipes: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/soy-sauce-substitute/
      Reply
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    March 12, 2017
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  21. Cindy Keenan says:
    June 14, 2020
    Can this be done in the oven? And can I use Bone in chicken thighs? If so how long & what degree? Thanks
    Reply
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