Easy Teriyaki Marinade
Transform your meals with this quick and flavorful Easy Teriyaki Marinade, a simple blend of pantry staples that packs a punch! Made with savory soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, rich honey, and a zing of garlic and ginger, this homemade recipe delivers bold, authentic teriyaki flavors in just 15 minutes. A touch of sesame oil adds a nutty depth, while the rice vinegar lends a subtle tang for the perfect balance. Thickened with a smooth cornstarch slurry, this versatile marinade clings beautifully to meats, seafood, tofu, or veggies, making it ideal for grilling, baking, or stir-frying. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this marinade is a must-have for adding deliciously sticky, sweet, and savory goodness to your favorite dishes. Refrigerate leftovers for up to a week to keep the flavor going!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
In a separate small bowl, mix the water and cornstarch together until completely dissolved to form a slurry.
Whisk the slurry into the rest of the marinade mixture until smooth.
Transfer the marinade to a saucepan and place it over medium heat.
Simmer the mixture gently, stirring frequently, for about 3-5 minutes until the marinade thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the marinade to cool completely before using.
Use the marinade to flavor proteins or vegetables as desired. For best results, marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
Store any leftover marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.4 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4623 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.0 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 548 mg | 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.
