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The Ultimate 10-Minute Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Better Than Store-Bought)

Close-up of grilled, sliced chicken breast generously coated in glossy homemade teriyaki sauce.
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Make this quick homemade teriyaki sauce from scratch in under 10 minutes. It is a superior, sticky, sweet, and savory glaze perfect for chicken, tofu, and stir-fries.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the ingredients together until the brown sugar dissolves completely. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  3. Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue whisking constantly as the sauce thickens.
  4. Allow the sauce to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it coats the back of a spoon thickly. This creates your sticky teriyaki glaze.
  5. Remove the sauce from the heat. Let it cool slightly before using it as a marinade, glaze, or stir fry sauce.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the other liquids.
  • You can substitute mirin with rice vinegar and honey if you do not have mirin on hand.
  • Store any leftover homemade teriyaki sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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