Teriyaki Marinade for Chicken or Steak
Elevate your chicken or steak with this irresistibly savory and slightly sweet Teriyaki Marinade, a perfect blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and aromatic garlic and ginger. With a touch of sesame oil for depth and rice vinegar for a hint of tang, this quick-to-make marinade transforms ordinary proteins into restaurant-quality dishes. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry for a luxurious glaze, it ensures every bite is packed with bold, smoky-sweet flavors. Whether you’re grilling, pan-searing, or baking, this versatile marinade works wonders, and it’s ready in just 10 minutes! Marinate your meat for as little as 30 minutes or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor infusion. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend barbecues, this teriyaki marinade is your go-to recipe for adding Asian-inspired flair to your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until the brown sugar is fully dissolved.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water to create a slurry, then set aside.
Transfer the marinade to a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Once the marinade starts to simmer, whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until the marinade has thickened slightly.
Remove the marinade from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Place your chicken or steak in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the cooled marinade over it, ensuring the protein is well-coated.
Marinate the protein in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for a deeper flavor.
Before cooking, remove the protein from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Cook your chicken or steak using your preferred method, such as grilling, pan-searing, or baking.
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 | 82.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 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 | 549 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.
