How to make the PERFECT Chicken Breast Marinade

This marinade is super easy, keeps your chicken moist, and is great on the grill!!! Does this Spark an idea?

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Soy Sauce
Vegetable Oil
Whiskey
1-2 lbs. boneless & skinless chicken breast

Instructions

- 1
  
  Trim the fat and gristle off of your boneless skinless breasts. Poke holes in the breasts with a fork.
- 2
  
  Prepare your marinade. Mix one part soy sauce, one part vegetable oil, and one part whiskey.
- 3
  
  Add the breasts and the marinade to a one quart zip loc storage bag. Seal and refrigerate. Breasts should soak for at least two hours. Remove breasts, grill, and enjoy!!!

Tips & Warnings

My kids don't like the strong taste of whiskey. I cut down on the whiskey by 1/2 (1/2 part whiskey to one part soy sauce and vegetable oil).
Sear the chicken on the grill, and then cook completely.
There's no need to buy "high quality" (expensive) whiskey.

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