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The BEST Teriyaki Marinade

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The BEST Teriyaki Marinade – This quick and easy, asian-inspired marinade will tenderize the toughest cuts of meat with all the flavors of soy, ginger, garlic, sesame, and chili, sweetened a touch of brown sugar.

The BEST Teriyaki Marinade being poured over a sirloin steak

Teriyaki Marinade is of Japanese origin, but in my house, Teriyaki always brings to mind The Great One.  The Great One is my Grandpa, but my kiddos gave him this rather grand title and it has stuck.

One of the dishes he is most known for is his Grilled Teriyaki Beef Steak.  This recipe is in two of our family cookbooks (Yes, that side of my family-tree can really cook!) and it is still passed around regularly to those who don’t have copies.

My version is a little more updated.  Sesame seed oil and fresh ginger was not readily available in 1967 when he first started making it and I like to think that it adds just another fabulous layer of flavor.

Jennifer grilling using the best teriyaki marinade

The BEST Teriyaki Marinade is very quick and easy to make.

It’s great with almost any protein like chicken wings, pork tenderloin, fish, but also vegetable kabobs, portobello mushrooms, pineapple spears, green onions, broccoli and so much more!

vegetables ready to be marinated in The BEST Teriyaki Marinade

It’s especially effective on tough or lean cuts of meat like flank steak or chicken breasts.

How to make The BEST Teriyaki Marinade

Preparation happens in minutes.

Simply whisk all the ingredients together and let it tenderize and infuse your protein or vegetables with flavor in the refrigerator.

ingredients for The BEST Teriyaki Marinade

Try The BEST Teriyaki Marinade on:

  • Grilled Teriyaki Steak
  • Pineapple Spears
  • Chicken Wings
  • Pork Chop
  • Vegetable Kabobs

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The Best Teriyaki Marinade

Quick and easy Asian inspired marinade that will tenderize the toughest cuts with all the flavors of soy, ginger, garlic, sesame, chili, sweetened with a little brown sugar.
Course Essential Skills, Marinade
Cuisine American, Asian, Japanese
Keyword The Best Teriyaki Marinade
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 97kcal
Author Jennifer Grissom

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon stone ground/course mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper / red pepper flakes
  • 4 cloves minced garlic

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small, glass mixing bowl and whisk until the brown sugar is dissolved.
  • Marinate steak, chicken, pork, or protein of choice for 4-12 hours in a ziplok bag or a glass covered dish in the refrigerator. Do not use a metal container.
  • Marinate shrimp or other seafood for 30 minutes to 2 hours, but not more.
    Vegetables and fruit, depending on the size, can be marinated for 15 minutes to 6 hours.

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Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1642mg | Potassium: 74mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.8mg

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  1. PaulyO

    November 24, 2019 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing ?

    Reply
    • Jennifer Grissom

      November 25, 2019 at 9:44 am

      I’m so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  2. Karen

    June 17, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    Is there something else I can use for the soy sauce? I’m trying to stay away from salt!
    Thank you
    Karen

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    • Jennifer Grissom

      June 20, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      My suggestion is trying low sodium soy sauce. It brings out meat’s natural flavors and also tenderizes it by breaking down myosin, a tough protein found in meat, just like in a good brine. Also, just like salt, soy sauce is a flavor enhancer and builder.

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