Homemade Teriyaki Glaze (Quick and Easy at Home Recipe) (2024)

Looking for the best homemade Teriyaki Glaze? Then this is the one you need! It’s the perfect sweet, tangy, umami glaze that’s perfect to coat just about anything!

Since it’s a homemade version, it tastes cleaner and has no added preservatives. Make it once, and you’ll never want to buy store-bought teriyaki glaze again!

Want to learn how to make this delicious Teriyaki Glaze? Then keep on reading!

What is a Teriyaki?

Teriyaki refers to two different things. The first is the style of cooking used to make dishes such as Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Salmon, and Teriyaki Tofu.

The second is the sauce that is used to glaze the chicken, salmon, or tofu. In short, it’s either referring to the dish itself, or the sauce used to glaze the protein with.

Teri, in Japanese, means ‘luster’ while yaki means ‘to grill, pan-fry or cook’. In this way, Teriyaki means a dish that is glossy and pan-fried, exactly how Glaze Teriyaki is supposed to be!

What Does Teriyaki Glaze Taste Like?

Teriyaki sauce has a sweet and tangy flavor and is supposed to be sticky! In this way, it perfectly coats the chicken or any other protein and has a beautiful sheen to it.

You’ll also notice an incredible umami flavor to authentic Teriyaki Glaze, due to the simple soy sauce base.

It’s a great sauce to use for any of the protein on the menu tonight, and the flavor goes well with just about everything.

That’s honestly my favorite part about this glaze. It’s a great teriyaki glaze for all palates. Trust me, you’re about to fall in love with this one!

What Makes This Teriyaki Glaze Recipe Special?

If you've been following me for a while you know that I am a big fan of the idea of all things (or as much as possible) homemade.

This tasty glaze is prepared in a much cleaner way, without additional chemicals, and tastes fresh and delicious.

As with most organics and homemade items, it is always best to use it as soon as possible, right? Why let something so tasty sit around and spoil? That's only natural. As they say, 'If bacteria won't eat it, why should you?'

This teriyaki glaze is so easy to prepare and makes any meat of your choice delicious, zesty, so tender, and tasty that you would not believe it.

The glaze is aromatic, sharp but sweet, incredibly smooth, and best of all - simple.

Just combine all the ingredients below. Bring them to a boil and that's all it takes, folks, to make your meal just a bit healthier.

Use on salmon, chicken, shrimp, or any other kind of your favorite meat.

What You Need to Make Teriyaki Glaze at Home

Soy Sauce: First and foremost, we’ll need the most important ingredient which is none other than soy sauce! It will give the glaze that rich umami flavor. I recommend going for reduced-sodium soy sauce.

Water: We’ll next need some water to get the right consistency.

Brown Sugar: To add that sweetness, we’ll be using some brown sugar for a delicious sweetness.

Raw Honey: We’ll also be adding some honey to the glaze to make it stickier and also give it a richness in flavor.

Ginger and garlic: You’ll also need some minced ginger and garlic to add a delicious aromatic flavor to all your dishes with this glaze.

Apple cider vinegar: To add a little sourness to the glaze, we’ll be using some apple cider vinegar.

Cornstarch: To make the glaze thick and sticky, we’ll be using some cornstarch. Since it is a gluten-free flour, our glaze is also gluten-free!

How to Make Teriyaki Glaze (Step-by-Step)

It’s incredibly easy to make this Teriyaki Glaze. Here’s what you need to do:

Start by mincing ginger and garlic. Set them aside until ready for use.

Measureout and pour all the ingredients into asmall pot.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn the heat off and let it boil for one minute (if you are using a gas stove burner, turn the fire to very low and cook for a minute).

Place a strainer over a glass bowl and strain the glaze while it's hot (once it cools it's harder to strain).

Cool and glaze the meat of your choice.

How Can I Use this Homemade Teriyaki Glaze?

You can use this delicious glaze to make such about any glaze teriyaki grill. Here are some ideas to try out:

Meat: Make some chicken teriyaki plates by using this glaze with some chicken breast. Just cook the chicken breast or chicken thigh in sesame oil and toss in this homemade glaze. You can also use pork loin or hanger steak with this glaze.

Seafood: Make any seafood appetizers or use it for some Teriyaki Salmon.

Vegan: Try some vegan teriyaki plates by making some Teriyaki Tofu. Serve it with some veggies and brown rice. The glaze also makes for an excellent salad dressing!

How to Store Leftover Teriyaki Glaze

You can store leftover glaze in an airtight container or glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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This recipe was originally posted on February 22, 2018 (original picture below), and updated for a better user experience.The post may contain affiliate links. Read mydisclosure.