Need a yummy marinade or dipping sauce for chicken or another meat? This savory recipe is great for either!

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 8 minutes

Total time: 13 minutes

Makes about 2 cups

• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 5 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce (use coconut aminos for gluten free)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 teaspoons garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water

• In a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat, add 1 cup water, sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Whisk to combine well.
• Bring to a simmer, about 5-7 minutes.
• In a small separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup cold water and cornstarch. Whisk together until all cornstarch is combined and there are no chunks.
• Add cornstarch mixture to sauce once sauce is simmering and whisk to combine. Sauce will thicken within about a minute. Keep whisking until it is back to a simmer.
• When the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove from heat and cool. Note: It WILL continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
• Use immediately or refrigerate for later use.

• If you want a sweeter flavor palette, add additional brown sugar or honey after you have taste tested it. Be sure and add when it is still a little warm so it combines well. If you want a stronger flavor palette, add a little more soy sauce. It is worth noting that adding this sauce to your main dish will mellow the flavor out a little bit, so strong flavors are not a bad thing in this case.
• For a gluten free option, use coconut aminos (my personal fav) instead of soy sauce. You could also use Tamari.
• You can use this as either a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce. If you are using it as a marinade, make sure it is fully cooled before adding meat.
• Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Sounds delicious but not sure what to make with it? This can be used on shrimp, steak bites, chicken, or even pork! It is so versatile that you can toss it with or on anything and put together a delicious meal.

I like to use this sauce as an ingredient in Grilled BBQ Chicken + Pineapple Kabobs, but you could easily marinate your favorite meat, grill or bake, or even use it as dipping sauce with a side of rice and veggies for a clean, hearty meal for you and your family.

I also think this would make a great sauce if you’re food prepping and need something other than just plain chicken in your lunches or dinners. If you are a food prepper and are being a little more health conscious, I highly recommend making the switch from soy sauce to coconut aminos, since they are gluten free and also have a significantly less amount of sodium.

Until next time,