Honey and Soy Sauce Marinade

Elevate your cooking with this quick and flavorful Honey and Soy Sauce Marinade, a versatile blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic ingredients that transforms any protein or vegetable into a restaurant-worthy dish. Featuring the perfect harmony of rich soy sauce, golden honey, and a hint of ginger and garlic, this easy marinade packs bold flavors in just 10 minutes of prep time. Accented with sesame oil for nuttiness, rice vinegar for a subtle tang, and optional red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, it’s ideal for chicken, beef, seafood, or roasted veggies alike. Whether you're grilling, baking, or stir-frying, this simple marinade ensures your meals are infused with irresistible depth and balance. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe is your go-to for unforgettable flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Grate the ginger using a fine grater or microplane, if using fresh ginger.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 4

Whisk the ingredients together until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

Step 5

Taste the marinade and adjust the seasoning, if necessary, by adding more honey for sweetness, soy sauce for saltiness, or additional ginger for spice.

Step 6

Use immediately as a marinade for your desired protein or vegetable, ensuring the ingredient is fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator for optimal flavor, or up to 24 hours for a more intense taste.

Step 7

Discard any leftover marinade that has come into contact with raw protein. If you wish to use it as a sauce, bring it to a boil for at least 5 minutes to kill any bacteria before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	161.3 grams (161.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	354

Total Fat 14.30g	18%
Saturated Fat 2.00g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2309mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 55.30g	20%
Dietary Fiber 0.90g	3%
Total Sugars 49.30g
Protein 6.60g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 297mg	6%

*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: 34.2%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 58.8%