Honey Garlic Sauce or Marinade
Transform your dishes with this irresistible Honey Garlic Sauce or Marinade – a versatile blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors! Made with rich honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and aromatic minced garlic, this homemade sauce is perfectly balanced with a splash of apple cider vinegar and a hint of sesame oil for depth. Thickened with a quick cornstarch slurry, it's ready in just 15 minutes and can be used as a glossy glaze for chicken, fish, or tofu, or as a marinade to infuse meats and veggies with bold, mouthwatering flavor. Customize it with optional red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, and enjoy a restaurant-quality addition to your favorite meals! Perfect for meal prepping, grilling, or quick weeknight dinners, this easy honey garlic sauce recipe proves that simple ingredients can create extraordinary results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.33 cup Honey
- 0.33 cup Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic cloves. Stir until well mixed.
In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch to form a slurry. Set aside.
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
Pour the honey-soy mixture into the saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
For a bit of heat, stir in red pepper flakes, if desired.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving as a sauce or using it as a marinade.
If using as a marinade, allow the sauce to cool completely before pouring over your choice of protein or vegetables. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2602 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% | |
*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.
