Home made Teriyaki Sauce

Our candy and tangy teriyaki sauce is made with actual substances and comes collectively in solely quarter-hour. It is a recipe I be ok with making as a result of I’m not left guessing what sort of preservatives and synthetic flavoring are in there! Drizzle it over hen and veggies, a stir fry, or a rice bowl.

On the lookout for extra Teriyaki? Strive our Easy Chicken Teriyaki or our Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken and Veggies.

Why My Recipe

• Candy and tangy with a bit kick of warmth.
• Whip this up rapidly in solely quarter-hour!
• Made with out synthetic coloring and corn syrup.

It is a cooked sauce that develops deep taste from the toasting of the garlic, caramelization from the brown sugar, and that kick of warmth from the crimson pepper flakes. You’re going to need this sauce on every little thing, and youngsters adore it too. Should you or your kiddos are extra delicate to spicy meals, be at liberty to go away out the crimson pepper flakes.

Ingredient Notes

• Garlic: 2 cloves for the pan and a couple of for the sauce. Use contemporary, minced garlic or a teaspoon per clove if utilizing jarred garlic.
• Brown Sugar: Provides caramelization, will increase the sweetness, and balances out the flavour of the sauce. Use mild or darkish brown sugar.
• Rice Vinegar: Use seasoned rice wine vinegar for added taste, or unseasoned for decrease energy. You possibly can substitute apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
• Soy Sauce: You should utilize reduced-sodium or coconut aminos.
• Purple Pepper Flakes: These add only a trace of warmth. Double it if you wish to carry extra warmth, or go away it out completely in case you aren’t into spicy.
• Floor Ginger: Use both a 1/2 teaspoon of floor ginger or 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger.

Spice it Up or Down

Should you’re searching for extra warmth, bump up the crimson pepper flakes to a 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne pepper. For a milder choice, omit the crimson pepper flakes fully.

Serving Options

Stir Fry: This sauce is the proper addition to any stir fry. For a fast meal, load up your skillet with a bag of frozen veggies, add hen, after which smother with this scrumptious sauce.

Rice Bowl: Don’t spend $15 or extra for a Hawaiian rice bowl, and make one at dwelling as an alternative. Making rice on the stovetop is simpler than you suppose, or you possibly can merely use a kind of pre-packaged steam luggage.

Rooster and Veggies: Gown up your fundamental hen and veggies with this tasty home made sauce. Merely bake a few chicken breasts or use the air fryer, toss in these veggies, and also you’re good to go!