Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Low Sugar + Paleo Friendly)
This easy homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe from This Mess is Ours uses prune purée in place of refined sugars. Keep a batch on hand to whip up delicious meals that you can feel good about serving to your family. Need some inspo? Be sure to check out our recipe for Chicken Teriyaki Bowls!
Make Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Our recipe for homemade teriyaki sauce couldn’t be easier! Here’s what you’ll need:
Soy Sauce or Tamari
Orange Juice
Garlic
Ginger
Prune Purée
Simply add all of the ingredients to a saucepan, bring to a simmer, and let it cook down for 10 minutes. Easy, right?
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: Marinade, Stir Fry + More
There are so many delicious ways to use this superb sauce. Use it as a marinade for grilled chicken or beef, toss it into a stir fry, or use it as a dipping sauce for tempura veggies. And of course, you’ve got to try our recipe for Teriyaki Sheet Pan Chicken.
How long does Homemade Teriyaki Sauce last?
If stored in an airtight container in the fridge, your teriyaki sauce should last up to a month.
Your new favorite dinner: Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
Use our homemade teriyaki sauce to make Teriyaki Chicken Bowls! It’s tastier than takeout…and healthier, too. Bonus: this quick and easy meal cooks on one single sheet pan, meaning clean up is a breeze.
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Low Sugar + Paleo Friendly)
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Tamari or soy sauce
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 cloves garlic finely grated
- 1 TBSP freshly grated ginger
- 3 TBSP prune puree
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes until reduced and slightly thickened.
Notes
Nutrition
Healthier homemade sauces
If you loved our recipe for homemade teriyaki sauce, try these healthier homemade sauces!
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