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The Best 5-Minute Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: Better Than Store-Bought (Perfect for Glazes & Marinades)

A spoonful of thick, glossy teriyaki sauce is poured over grilled chicken pieces on a white plate.
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Skip the bottled stuff! Make this superior homemade teriyaki sauce from scratch in just five minutes. It works perfectly as a savory-sweet glaze or a quick marinade for chicken, steak, or vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (or substitute with 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, mirin, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
  4. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 to 2 minutes. This is your simple soy glaze.
  5. Remove the sauce from the heat. It will thicken slightly more as it cools.
  6. Use immediately as a sauce or allow it to cool completely before using it as a quick teriyaki marinade.

Notes

  • For a thicker glaze, use slightly less water or increase the cornstarch slightly.
  • This recipe makes a fantastic teriyaki chicken sauce base.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • If you are looking for a healthy teriyaki alternative, you can substitute the brown sugar with a zero-calorie sweetener equivalent to 2 tablespoons of sugar.

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