'Guests are always surprised to learn my secret ingredient.' - Submitted by Laura Goodwin.

Secret-Marinade Grilled Chicken

1 cup vegetable oil

2 cups lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

1 cup soy sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

12 to 16 pieces of chicken, your choice, with or without skin

Salt and pepper to taste

1. In a large, non-metallic bowl, combine the oil, lemon-lime beverage, soy sauce and garlic powder, mixing well.
2. Salt and pepper chicken and place chicken into the marinade. Cover bowl and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Grill over medium-high heat, turning frequently and basting with marinade. Cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Discard any remaining marinade.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.