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.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to ensure the honey dissolves completely and the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly. Stir constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the glaze cool for a couple of minutes before using.

Step 8

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

Serving size	(182.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	484.3

Total Fat 28.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1158.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 51.9g
Protein 3.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 26.7mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 198.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 46.8%