Sweet Teriyaki Marinade
Elevate your meals with this Sweet Teriyaki Marinade, a perfectly balanced blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey, this versatile marinade gets an aromatic boost from minced garlic and grated ginger, while sesame oil and rice vinegar add depth and authenticity. A simple cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce thickens to the ideal consistency for marinating or glazing your favorite proteins and vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy homemade teriyaki marinade is the perfect way to bring bold, Asian-inspired flavor to your next meal. Save any leftovers for up to a week in the fridge, making it great for meal prep, too!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar and evenly incorporate the ingredients.
In a small bowl, create a slurry by whisking together the water and cornstarch until smooth and lump-free.
Pour the slurry into the marinade mixture and stir thoroughly.
Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, for 3–5 minutes or until the marinade slightly thickens.
Remove from heat and let the marinade cool to room temperature.
Use immediately to marinate your protein or vegetables, or store 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 | 4622 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 | 83 mg | 6% | |
| 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.
