Kittencal's Honey Garlic Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with Kittencal's Honey Garlic Sauce, a quick and versatile recipe that’s ready in just 10 minutes! This sweet, savory, and slightly tangy sauce combines the richness of honey, the umami depth of soy sauce, and the fragrant punch of fresh minced garlic for an irresistible flavor boost. Optional additions like sesame oil and red chili flakes allow you to tailor it to your taste, adding nutty undertones or a hint of heat. Perfect as a dipping sauce, glaze for grilled proteins, or drizzle over roasted veggies, this silky sauce thickens beautifully with a simple cornstarch slurry. Whether you're cooking a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, this easy homemade sauce will become your new kitchen staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional, for added depth of flavor)
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until it forms a smooth slurry and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. If you're adding rice vinegar, sesame oil, or red chili flakes, stir them in as well.

Step 3

Heat the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until it starts to simmer.

Step 4

Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, whisking constantly to ensure no lumps form.

Step 5

Continue to cook and stir the sauce for 1-2 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for a minute or two before using.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a dip, brush it over your favorite grilled protein or vegetables, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(270.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	468.1

Total Fat 2.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2313.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 98.2g
Protein 7.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 50.2mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 338.9mg	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: 4.5%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 89.8%