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Homemade Teriyaki sauce glazed chicken and broccoli on a bed of rice sits in a brown bowl.
Brianna Hughes

Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Better Than Store-Bought!)

Learn how to make the best homemade teriyaki sauce with simple pantry ingredients! This easy recipe is sweet, savory, and perfect for stir-fries, marinades, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Cup
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 TBSP Corn Starch
  • 1 Garlic Clove minced
  • 1/2 TBSP Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 TBSP Honey
  • 1/4 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 TBSP Rice Vinegar

Method
 

  1. Mix Together the Cornstarch and Water in a Small Bowl.
  2. Add remaining ingredients into a sauce pan. Add in the cornstarch and water mixture and stir.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer on medium heat stirring frequently. Cook until the sauce thickens and is a darker brown.
  4. Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and serve. Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

Notes

Note: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.