Larry's Teriyaki Marinade

Elevate your meals with Larry's Teriyaki Marinade, a flavorful blend of classic Asian-inspired ingredients that strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. This quick and easy marinade features the rich umami of soy sauce, the sweetness of brown sugar and pineapple juice, and the warming undertones of fresh ginger and garlic. A drizzle of sesame oil and a touch of honey add depth, while rice vinegar delivers a zesty kick. Perfect for marinating chicken, beef, tofu, or veggies, this versatile recipe transforms into a thick sauce with just a cornstarch slurry for use as a glaze or dipping sauce. Ready in 10 minutes, this homemade teriyaki marinade is a must-have for bold, restaurant-quality flavors at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
• 1 tablespoon water (optional for slurry)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and honey until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 2

If you'd like to add a bit of texture, stir in sesame seeds for additional flavor and presentation.

Step 3

For marinating: Use immediately by pouring the marinade over your choice of protein (like chicken, beef, tofu, or vegetables) and letting it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for more intense flavor.

Step 4

To thicken the marinade into a sauce: Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. In a small saucepan, bring the marinade to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then whisk in the slurry. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 5

Use the marinade as a glaze, dipping sauce, or cooking sauce. Store any unused marinade in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(308.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	490.1

Total Fat 15.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4739.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 61.4g
Protein 12.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 105.8mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 601.4mg	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: 28.3%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 62.0%