Ginger Honey Glaze for Salmon or Chicken
Elevate your salmon or chicken dishes with this irresistible Ginger Honey Glaze, a perfectly balanced mix of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors. This quick and easy glaze combines the natural sweetness of honey, the fiery warmth of fresh ginger, and the umami depth of soy sauce, with a touch of tangy rice vinegar and aromatic sesame oil. A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes adds a mild kick, while a cornstarch slurry ensures a silky, restaurant-quality consistency. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile glaze is perfect for brushing onto your protein before baking or grilling, and it doubles as a flavorful drizzle for an extra finishing touch. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or preparing a weeknight meal, this glaze will transform your dish into a gastronomic delight. Keywords: ginger honey glaze, salmon glaze, chicken glaze, easy glaze recipe, quick marinade.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger.
Mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, olive oil, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to ensure the honey dissolves completely and the flavors meld together.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly. Stir constantly to avoid lumps.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the glaze cool for a couple of minutes before using.
Brush the glaze generously onto salmon or chicken before baking or grilling. Optionally, reserve some glaze to drizzle over the cooked protein for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.2 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1158 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 198 mg | 4% | |
*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.
