Mandarin Orange Grilling Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with this zesty and versatile Mandarin Orange Grilling Sauce—a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Freshly squeezed mandarin orange juice takes center stage, paired harmoniously with honey, soy sauce, and a splash of rice vinegar for a bold and citrusy profile. Aromatic ginger and garlic add depth, while a touch of sesame oil and optional red chili flakes bring a subtle kick and nutty warmth to the sauce. Thickened to a silky texture with a cornstarch slurry, this quick and easy sauce is ready in just 20 minutes and works beautifully as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce for chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're firing up the grill or looking to elevate your weeknight meals, this homemade grilling sauce will become a go-to favorite in your kitchen. Perfect for fans of vibrant, Asian-inspired flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 whole (medium-sized) Mandarin oranges
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 1 teaspoon (freshly grated) Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons (for cornstarch slurry) Water
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoon (optional, for heat) Red chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Peel the mandarin oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Place the segments in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any pulp, yielding about 1 cup of mandarin juice.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the mandarin juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir to mix the ingredients well.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring consistently to avoid lumps.

Step 5

Continue to simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes, or until it thickens to a glaze-like consistency.

Step 6

Stir in sesame oil and red chili flakes (if using) for an extra layer of aroma and heat.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. Use it immediately as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce, or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	546.8 grams (546.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	545

Total Fat 15.30g	20%
Saturated Fat 2.20g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1741mg	76%
Total Carbohydrate 104.30g	38%
Dietary Fiber 7.10g	25%
Total Sugars 86.50g
Protein 8.10g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 166mg	13%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 832mg	18%

*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: 23.4%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 71.0%