Honey Teriyaki Sauce is perfect for flavoring anything, from chicken and steak to fish and vegetables. This Japanese-inspired glaze has a savory taste and is made with rice wine vinegar and soy sauce.
SAVE THIS RECIPE!
Enter your email below and we’ll send this recipe straight to your inbox.
Why this Honey Teriyaki Sauce Recipe is a Keeper
- 10 Minute Sauce: This delicious sauce only takes 10 minutes to make.
- Easy Ingredients: Find all of the ingredients for this homemade teriyaki sauce recipe in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Friendly: Upgrade your family dinners with this easy umami glaze.
- Adaptable: This easy recipe goes great on everything, and can be used as a dip, glaze, or in a delicious marinade. Make teriyaki chicken wings, or enjoy it brushed on grilled meats or vegetables.
If you’re looking for more homemade sauce recipes, find more recipes here: Bourbon Glaze, Whiskey Barbecue Sauce, and Campfire Sauce.
What is Teriyaki Sauce?
The word “teriyaki” comes from two combined Japanese words: Teri, meaning “luster,” and yaki, meaning “grill or broil.” While most Americans picture this sauce when they think of teriyaki, in Japan, teriyaki refers to a specific grilling style.
Teriyaki sauce looks brownish-amber and has a sticky texture. Its distinct savory taste makes it a great topping for chicken breasts, although you can also use teriyaki sauce as a marinade.
Simple Ingredients for Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
- Soy Sauce: Soy sauce gives teriyaki sauce its distinct flavor. You can use regular soy sauce, or low sodium soy sauce if you’d prefer.
- Rice Wine Vinegar: You can find rice wine vinegar at many Asian stores. However, if you can’t find any, white wine works as a substitute.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
With over 200 easy and delicious dinner ideas, you'll never have to worry about what to make for dinner again.
Variations and Substitutions for Teriyaki Sauce with Honey
- Mirin: This Japanese rice wine will upgrade your teriyaki sauce and bring it closer to an authentic recipe for traditional teriyaki.
- Sake: Sake is another Japanese alcoholic beverage that is stronger than mirin. Many varieties of sake exist, with some better suited for drinking and others suited for cooking. Inexpensive cooking’s sake will work best when making this teriyaki sauce recipe.
- Tamari: Teriyaki sauce typically contains soy sauce, but if you want teriyaki sauce without gluten, tamari is a great gluten free option. It’s a variant of soy sauce with no added wheat and has a rich texture.
Teriyaki Marinade Pro Tip
Teriyaki sauce can be used as a marinade or glaze, in a stir fry, or as a condiment.
How to Make Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
This versatile sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Teriyaki sauce is the perfect addition to your next dinner and can be made with sugar or honey. This delicious teriyaki recipe is even better than store bought sauce and uses simple ingredients and pantry staples. Read on to learn how to make this easy sauce.
These are the basic steps for how honey teriyaki marinade is made. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions. We love reader interaction, please let us know if you try this recipe.
1. Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, honey, Worcestershire sauce, rice vinegar, onion powder, and garlic powder, whisking until smooth.
2. Bring to a Boil
Pour into a small saucepan and cook on high, then reduce heat and simmer all the ingredients together for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce heats through. Remove saucepan and set aside.
Easy Teriyaki Sauce Recipe FAQs
Expert Tips to Make this Easy Recipe and Use this Sauce
Once you make your own you will never go back to store-bought like kc masterpiece honey teriyaki sauce.
- Cornstarch: Thicken this teriyaki marinade recipe with cornstarch to make it extra rich and delicious. If you want a thinner sauce, just omit the cornstarch in your homemade honey teriyaki sauce recipe.
- Garlic and Ginger: Some sesame seed oil will give your easy homemade honey teriyaki sauce a nutty flavor. In addition to the sesame oil, you can also add in some fresh ginger, or a teaspoon ground ginger, garlic, or brown sugar.
- Hot Honey: For a spicy kick, you can use hot honey for a simple honey teriyaki sauce. Or for extra sweetness try a combination of brown sugar and honey for the substitute for teriyaki sauce.
Find More Recipes to Serve with Teriyaki Glaze
SAVE THIS RECIPE!
Enter your email below and we’ll send this recipe straight to your inbox.
Honey Teriyaki Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup Soy Sauce
- ½ cup Water
- 4 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- In a bowl combine soy sauce, water, honey, Worcestershire sauce, rice vinegar, onion power powder, and garlic powder.
- Pour into a small saucepan and simmer all the ingredients together for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce heats through.
Expert Tips
-
- Cornstarch: Thicken this sauce with cornstarch to make it extra rich and delicious. If you want a thinner sauce, just omit the cornstarch.
- Garlic and Ginger: Some sesame seed oil will give your sauce a nutty flavor. In addition to the sesame oil, you can also add in some fresh ginger, ground ginger, garlic, or brown sugar.
- Hot Honey: For a spicy kick, you can use hot honey.