Sweet Teriyaki Marinade
When I want bold, no-fuss flavor in just minutes, I alway reach for this sweet teriyaki marinade. It's ready in just 5-minutes and made with ingredients I always have on hand. With its sweet savory balance and a punch of garlic and ginger, it turn chicken, pork, steak, or even veggies into something crave-worthy without any extra fuss.
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Servings: 1 cup
Jacqui's Prep TipWeigh ingredients with a food scale for best results!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (174 grams) low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- ¼ cup (59 grams) water
- ⅓ cup (53 grams) coconut sugar
- 3 cloves fresh garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger about 1" piece
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together tamari, water, coconut sugar, garlic, ginger, and green onions.¾ cup low-sodium tamari, ¼ cup water, ⅓ cup coconut sugar, 3 cloves fresh garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger, 2 green onions
- Optional heating step: For a deeper infusion of flavor, warm the mixture in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, just until the garlic and ginger are fragrant. Cool completely before using as a marinade.
- Place chicken, pork, steak, fish, shrimp (about 2 pounds), or veggies in a resealable bag or airtight container. Pour the marinade over. Timing depends on what you're using. Refer to marinating time guide in notes section.
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Notes
Don't reuse marinade: If you'd like extra sauce for dipping, set some aside before marinating your protein or double the recipe. Unused leftovers will last in the fridge for up to a week.
Customizable: Sweeten the marinade with coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup and adjust flavors to suit your taste. If you want a deeper caramel flavor, add 1 teaspoon of molasses with coconut sugar.
Hawaiian-style flavor: Swap the water for fresh pineapple juice for a slightly sweeter marinade.
Marinating time guide:
- Chicken & Pork: 2-3 hours, up to overnight
- Beef & Lamb: 12 hours, up to overnight
- Fish & Shrimp: 20-30 minutes
- With Pineapple Juice: Max 12 hours
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