Name: Teriyaki Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce ((128g) ,or tamari (for gluten-free)); 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 Tablespoon sesame oil; 1/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar ((60g)); 1 Tablespoon honey; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 clove garlic (, minced); 2 teaspoons cornstarch+ 2 tsp water (, mixed together to make a cornstarch slurry (or use flour)); 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

This easy homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe only takes 10 minutes with basic pantry ingredients! It's flavorful and absolutely delicious!

A homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe in a bowl with a spoon scooping some up.

Take 10-minutes to make the best homemade Teriyaki Sauce.

This teriyaki sauce is an absolute staple in my fridge. I use it to marinate salmon and Teriyaki Chicken, or our favorite Hawaiian Bowls, or Teriyaki Pasta salad. Anything you'd use store-bought teriyaki sauce for, this homemade teriyaki sauce is better! Store-bought sauces have dozens of weird ingredients and preservatives you can't even pronounce, and this homemade version has real, simple ingredients you always have on hand. Plus we know by now that homemade tastes better and is less expensive, too. 🙂

If you wanna really up your homemade sauce game, try our BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, Salsa, Ranch Dressing or Enchilada Sauce!

Recipe

4.99 from 286 votes

Teriyaki Sauce

You can make delicious homemade Teriyaki Sauce in just 10 minutes with basic pantry ingredients.

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Author Lauren Allen

Course sauce

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 96

Cost 2

Prep 5

Cook 5

Total 10

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Equipment

saucepan

Ingredients

▢ ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (128g) ,or tamari (for gluten-free)
▢ 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
▢ 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
▢ 1/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar (60g)
▢ 1 Tablespoon honey
▢ 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
▢ 1 clove garlic , minced
▢ 2 teaspoons cornstarch+ 2 tsp water , mixed together to make a cornstarch slurry (or use flour)
▢ 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat.
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 Tablespoon sesame oil, ¼ cup + 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon honey, ¾ teaspoon ground ginger, 1 clove garlic, 2 teaspoons cornstarch+ 2 tsp water, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil for about 1 minute. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon. Remove from heat.
Store teriyaki sauce in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
Ideas for using Teriyaki Sauce:
Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
Hawaiian Bowls
Burgers: Smothered over a Hamburger, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, or Turkey Burger, with add a ring of pineapple and and extra teriyaki sauce.

Notes

Teriyaki Sauce Marinade: I love to use this as a marinade! Just pour ¼ cup over raw chicken, steak or fish and let it marinate for 30 minutes or more.

Healthy Teriyaki Sauce: Decrease the sugar, to taste.

No Cornstarch: Use flour for a 1:1 ratio substitute.

Gluten-free: Make sure to use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.

Vegan: Omit or swap for agave.

Freezing Instructions: Freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the refrigerator before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 770mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.5mg

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I originally shared this recipe May 2021. Updated March 2022 and April 2025.

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Paula

1 month ago

This recipe is amazing. I made this sauce for teriyaki chicken last night and there were no leftovers. I accidentally added a little more soy than the recipe by mistake, but it still tasted great. I love teriyaki and cannot wait to make it again. It is quick, easy, and delicious! Thank you!