Honey garlic sauce is the all-in-one recipe every kitchen needs.
This sweet, savory, and sticky sauce comes together with 5 ingredients in less than 10 minutes.
Easy Sweet and Savory Sauce
- This honey garlic sauce recipe is a simple combination of ingredients.
- Make it anytime for a quick sauce, marinade, or glaze.
- Garlic and soy sauce are balanced by honey and brown sugar.
- Stir in some extra seasonings to create a unique, signature sauce!
Ingredients And Variations
Sweet: Honey and brown sugar cook down into a sweet coating. Maple syrup or a dash of ketchup can be switched out or added to the sauce.
Savory: Soy sauce and garlic add depth of flavor. Omit the soy sauce for lower sodium coconut aminos, and grate in some fresh ginger with the minced garlic.
Spicy: Add in some sriracha, Tabasco, cayenne pepper, or red pepper flakes for color and a spicy kick.
How to Make Honey Garlic Sauce
- Add all ingredients to a small saucepan (full recipe below).
- Whisk in slurry, and bring to a boil.
- Simmer until thickened.
How To Store Garlic Honey Sauce
Keep this sweet garlic sauce in a covered container like a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Freeze in ice cube trays before transferring individual portions to a zippered bag. Use these handy portions to mix into a marinade or add to a stir fry.
Ways to Use Honey Garlic Sauce
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Honey Garlic Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and garlic in a saucepan. Turn heat to medium and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch and water, then whisk into the saucepan, stirring constantly.
- Bring sauce to a boil, then turn heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until desired consistency.
Notes
- Recipe will make about 1 cup of sauce.
- Nutrition is calculated on a 1 Tablespoon serving.
- This sauce will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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I haven’t tried it yet, but my sister loves it. She says it tastes like bbq sauce with the chicken breast I cooked. I didn’t have the garlic clove so I had to add garlic powder instead. I can’t wait to try it.
So simple to make and so delicious. I put mine over meatballs and jasmine rice and served it along with some steamed asparagus. Husband loved it. Thanks for the recipe. It’s definitely a keeper. Going to try it on salmon tomorrow night. (I really don’t like the taste of salmon, so I have to disguise it – because I know it’s good for me.
Hello Patricia, serving this sauce over meatballs and rice sounds delicious and even better with a side of asparagus. I am glad that you and your husband loved it. Let me know how it tastes with the salmon.
This sauce is AMAZING, and so simple!!!
I love this so much that I think I could even put it on pancakes!!
I wrote this down and taped it to the inside of my pantry door-not gonna lose this one!!
Thank you!!
So glad you enjoyed it!
I make this very often it’s so good and super easy
So glad you enjoyed it, April!
I made this to go with meatballs and it was amazing! I added a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and a squirt of Sriracha. So easy to make and way better that store products.
That sounds delicious, Wendy! Thank you for sharing.
Took about 10 minutes to make and that included collecting the ingredients. So tasty and easy!
If I use clear jel instead of corn starch would this recipe be safe to water bath can?
I am not sure, I have never tried canning this recipe. Maybe another reader can offer some guidance.
I just made this sauce to put on baked Salmon and oh my it is delicious!!! I added a dash of sesame oil and chefs kiss. Thank you!
Delicious! That would be so good.