Secret-Marinade Grilled Chicken

"Guests are always surprised to learn my secret ingredient." Recipe submitted by Laura Goodwin.

Recipe Ingredients:

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 ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

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 12 to 16 servings.