Teriyaki Sauce for Chicken
Elevate your chicken dishes with this luscious homemade Teriyaki Sauce, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Crafted with a blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar, this rich sauce is enhanced by the aromatic depth of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it clings beautifully to chicken whether used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and versatile recipe is an effortless way to add bold, restaurant-quality flavor to your meals. Plus, it’s made with pantry staples and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, making it an essential addition to your homemade Asian-inspired recipes.
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 0.5 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and 1/2 cup of water.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture gently until the sugar dissolves and the sauce begins to simmer.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry.
Step 4
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Step 5
Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your preferred consistency.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.
Step 7
Use the teriyaki sauce as a marinade or glaze for chicken. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (416.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 504.0 |
| Total Fat 14.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4625.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 70.3g | |
| Protein 12.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 89.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 549.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories