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4.8 from 18 votes

Teriyaki Marinade Recipe (Sweet and Spicy!)

The best teriyaki marinade recipe is both sweet and just a touch spicy, perfect for adding next level flavor to chicken, pork, shrimp or fish! My favorite!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 53 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper chopped
  • 1-2 green onions chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes omit if you don't want extra spicy
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional for extra sweet
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Whisk all of the ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. For marinating, submerge your protein or vegetables completely in the marinade, or seal them with the marinade in a plastic bag. Marinate in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Notes

  • Makes about 2 cups.
  • You'll get GREAT flavor with this sauce based on the ingredients combination alone, but the heat factor is adjustable by the inclusion of chili flakes.
  • Use hotter peppers to really up that heat factor, or sprinkle in a spicy chili powder to your preference. You can lower the heat by skipping the chili flakes altogether.
  • Calories estimated on 1/4 cup measurement.

Nutrition Information

Calories 53kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 829mg (35%) Potassium 65mg (2%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 330IU (7%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 53

% Daily Value*

Calories 53kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 829mg 35%
Potassium 65mg 1%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 330IU 7%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.