Sugar-Free Sweet Onion Teriyaki Sauce

Elevate your meals with this Sugar-Free Sweet Onion Teriyaki Sauce, a guilt-free twist on a beloved classic! Packed with bold, umami-rich flavors from low-sodium soy sauce, fresh sweet onion, garlic, and ginger, this sauce achieves its irresistible sweetness using all-natural monk fruit sweetener instead of sugar. A splash of unsweetened pineapple juice and rice vinegar adds a delicate tang, while an arrowroot slurry creates the ideal glossy, thickened texture. Perfect for glazing chicken, marinating tofu, or drizzling over stir-fries, this easy-to-make sauce comes together in just 20 minutes and is both gluten-free and low-carb. Whether you're meal-prepping or planning your weeknight dinners, this homemade sugar-free teriyaki sauce is a versatile, healthier alternative to store-bought options—without sacrificing flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce (low-sodium, tamari for gluten-free)
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.25 cup Pineapple juice (unsweetened)
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 0.25 cup Fresh onion (finely minced or grated, sweet variety like Vidalia)
• 2 teaspoons Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated, fresh)
• 2 tablespoons Monk fruit sweetener (or your choice of natural sugar-free sweetener)
• 1 tablespoon Arrowroot starch (or cornstarch if not gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons Cold water (to mix with arrowroot starch)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional, for flavor)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, water, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, minced onion, garlic, ginger, and monk fruit sweetener. Stir well to combine.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot starch with the cold water to create a slurry. Make sure there are no lumps.

Step 4

Once the sauce begins to simmer, slowly pour the slurry into the saucepan while whisking continuously to thicken the sauce.

Step 5

Let the sauce cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency, stirring frequently.

Step 6

If you're using sesame oil for added flavor, stir it in at the end of cooking.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly before using. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.

Step 8

Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(419.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	205.7

Total Fat 4.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3951.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 8.3g
Protein 16.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 72.8mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 548.6mg	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: 19.2%

Protein: 29.9%

Carbs: 50.9%