Hawaiian Teriyaki Marinade

Infuse your dishes with a burst of tropical flavor using this Hawaiian Teriyaki Marinade, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Crafted with a harmonious blend of soy sauce, pineapple juice, and brown sugar, this marinade is elevated by the bold presence of garlic, fresh ginger, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. A dash of sesame oil and rice vinegar adds depth and complexity, while a quick cornstarch slurry gently thickens the sauce for a glossy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile marinade complements chicken, pork, beef, tofu, or veggies, making it a go-to recipe for grilling, roasting, or stir-frying. Marinate your ingredients overnight for maximum flavor infusion or use it as a glaze during cooking for that irresistible caramelized finish. Hawaiian-style cooking has never been easier!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Soy sauce
• 1 cup Pineapple juice
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey. Whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Step 3

Pour the marinade mixture into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until it starts to simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the marinade thickens slightly.

Step 5

Remove the marinade from heat and let it cool to room temperature before using.

Step 6

Use the marinade to coat chicken, pork, beef, tofu, or vegetables. Marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight in the refrigerator for best flavor.

Step 7

Alternatively, use the marinade as a glaze by brushing it onto food during the cooking process.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	690.6 grams (690.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	851

Total Fat 14.90g	19%
Saturated Fat 2.10g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9242mg	402%
Total Carbohydrate 164.10g	60%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 139.80g
Protein 23.90g	48%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 178mg	14%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1281mg	27%

*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: 15.1%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 74.1%