Teriyaki Sauce for Chicken

Elevate your chicken dishes with this luscious homemade Teriyaki Sauce, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Crafted with a blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar, this rich sauce is enhanced by the aromatic depth of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it clings beautifully to chicken whether used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and versatile recipe is an effortless way to add bold, restaurant-quality flavor to your meals. Plus, it’s made with pantry staples and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, making it an essential addition to your homemade Asian-inspired recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced or grated
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and 1/2 cup of water.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture gently until the sugar dissolves and the sauce begins to simmer.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry.

Step 4

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

Step 5

Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your preferred consistency.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.

Step 7

Use the teriyaki sauce as a marinade or glaze for chicken. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	416.5 grams (416.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	504

Total Fat 14.40g	18%
Saturated Fat 2.00g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4625mg	201%
Total Carbohydrate 87.10g	32%
Dietary Fiber 1.20g	4%
Total Sugars 70.30g
Protein 12.30g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 89mg	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: 24.6%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 66.1%