Easy Teriyaki Sauce Marinade

Transform your dishes with this flavorful and versatile Easy Teriyaki Sauce Marinade, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar, this quick 10-minute recipe is effortlessly elevated by the addition of fresh grated ginger and minced garlic. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, this homemade teriyaki sauce doubles as a marinade or glaze, making it ideal for chicken, beef, tofu, or roasted vegetables. With its rich, glossy texture and bold flavors, this recipe is a must-have for busy weeknights or meal prep, and it can be stored in the fridge to add a taste of Japan to your meals all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch until smooth.

Step 4

Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.

Step 5

Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the teriyaki sauce cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Use immediately as a marinade for your favorite protein or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	312.5 grams (312.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	380

Total Fat 0.40g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4624mg	201%
Total Carbohydrate 87.00g	32%
Dietary Fiber 1.20g	4%
Total Sugars 70.30g
Protein 12.30g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 549mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.9%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 86.8%