Description
A simple, 5-minute Hawaiian-style teriyaki marinade perfect for chicken, steak, salmon, or vegetables. This bold, family-favorite recipe is easy to prepare and highly versatile for grilling or pan-searing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken, beef, or vegetables
- ¾ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- ¼ cup water
- ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
Instructions
- Mix: Add the soy sauce, water, and brown sugar to a bowl or jar. Whisk or shake to combine.
- Combine: Add the garlic, green onion, and ginger and stir to combine.
- Marinate: Pour the teriyaki sauce over your meat or veggies of choice. Marinate for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
- Cook: Grill as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
To convert this into a thick glazing sauce, simmer the ingredients in a saucepan and whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water). Recommended marinating times: Seafood (20 mins to 1 hour), Chicken or Beef (6 to 12 hours), Vegetables (20 mins to 5 days). Store unused marinade in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauces & Condiments
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 3750 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: teriyaki marinade, Japanese cuisine, Hawaiian style, soy glaze, easy marinade, grilling