Skip store-bought and whip up your own sticky, sweet, Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce! With minimal ingredients, this homemade teriyaki sauce comes together in just 10 minutes and can be used for pasta, marinades, and stir-fry.
I made this last night to go along with a stir fry dinner, and it was amazing! It was loaded with flavor and so simple to make. I see this going on the regular rotation." Amanda Dixon
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 25 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 2 large servings
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 167 kcals and 4 grams of protein
- 📋 Main Ingredients: Gluten-free soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, seasonings, honey, and arrowroot powder.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be made paleo.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Simple to make and sweet in flavor this sauce is perfect for stir-fry, pasta, and dipping!
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Most people don’t realize that regular soy sauce contains gluten; I sure didn’t until I had to rethink every stir-fry I loved. Since many store-bought sauces use soy sauce as a base, they’re often not gluten-friendly. That’s why I started making my own gluten-free versions, like this one (just like I do with my coconut caramel sauce and coconut milk alfredo sauce for casseroles).
This homemade teriyaki sauce is not only gluten-free and paleo but also comes together in under 10 minutes using pantry staples. I drizzle it over slow cooker chicken recipes, quick veggie stir-fries, or even gluten-free Buddha bowl when I’m short on time. It’s full of flavor, stores well in the fridge for two weeks, and beats the bottled stuff any day.
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: All you need are six gluten-free pantry staples for this homemade gluten-free teriyaki sauce to come together.
Flavorful: With a savory undertone but sweet honey flavor, this sauce is the perfect addition to any meal.
Allergy-friendly: Dairy and gluten-free, this recipe can also be made paleo if needed.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Gluten-free soy sauce; Make sure to triple-check that your soy sauce is gluten-free. And when in doubt, use tamari instead.
- Dried ginger: Grab spices from a quality source, and this homemade teriyaki sauce will be so much more potent. Fresh ginger works well too, if you have it on hand.
- Honey: I use creamed honey as I like the texture better. However, any unprocessed honey will work. Use any extra to whip up homemade honey lemon cough drops to have on hand, too.
- Arrowroot powder: This will help thicken the homemade teriyaki sauce so that it’s sticky and not runny. Cornstarch can also be used.
- Make it paleo: If you need this teriyaki sauce recipe to be paleo-approved, opt for coconut aminos. You'll have a slightly different flavor, but still delicious.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Spicy: If you like a kick of heat, add red pepper flakes to the mix.
Tangy: Adjust the seasonings in the sauce to tweak the taste. Extra ginger or more garlic can make a big impact.
How To Make Homemade Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce
Step 1: Combine all the ingredients except for the arrowroot powder in a small pot.
Step 2: Heat until it comes to a rolling boil, and then whisk in the arrowroot powder and continue to whisk for one full minute.
Step 3: Turn the sauce off and let it sit for 3-5 minutes to thicken.
Expert Tips
Arrowroot powder is finicky and this means that if you put it into the mixture and then start to whisk, it’ll create one big gelatin-like clump.
To keep the teriyaki sauce gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free soy sauce (double check) in the recipe or opt for tamari.
Fresh ginger is a great option if you have it on hand. Use a full teaspoon if that's the case.
Add the arrowroot powder as you’re whisking to make sure you get the best possible texture.
If you want a more umami or savory flavor, add in ½ tbs of miso paste before you mix in the arrowroot powder.
What To Use The Gluten-Free Teriyaki For
Teriyaki is one of our favorite flavors in the house!
Most commonly, we use this gluten-free teriyaki sauce for:
- Sauce on slow cooker chicken
- Marinade for grilled chicken (or dairy-free chicken kabobs)
- On top of pasta
- Over stir fry
- As a glaze on roasted veggies or sauteed veggies
Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce FAQs
Typically, store-bought teriyaki sauce is not gluten-free because it contains soy sauce. Most soy sauces use wheat in their ingredients.
Cornstarch can easily be substituted for arrowroot powder in a 1:1 ratio. Iin a pinch, oat flour can sometimes be used as well but hasn’t been tested with this exact recipe.
Though coconut aminos looks like soy sauce or tamari, it is a bit different. It can definitely be used in its place to make gluten-free teriyaki; however, it will leave the sauce a bit sweeter and not as strong a teriyaki flavor.
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Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce With Honey
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Equipment
- 1 Small pot
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Soy sauce
- ½ tbs Garlic granules
- ½ teaspoon Dried ginger
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 tbs Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoon Arrowroot powder
- ¼ cup Water
Instructions
- In a small pot add all ingredients except arrowroot powder.
- Bring to a roiling boil and whisk in arrowroot powder (literally whisk while pouring). Keep whisking for one full minute at medium heat.
- Turn off the burner and let sit for 3-5 minutes to thicken.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Claire says
This was perfect!! The consistency was just right, not too thin and not too thick.
Really appreciated your tips with arrowroot as I have never used it before.
Such a great recipe for cutting down our sugar.
fitasamamabear says
Ah happy the tips helped and that you enjoyed it!
Kris says
This had the perfect texture and balance of flavors. We used it in a tofu stirfry and it was DELISH!
fitasamamabear says
Ohh it would soak into the tofu so nicely!
Elizabeth S says
This was so good. I used it on chicken wings. YUMMY! Will make again.
fitasamamabear says
I've never used it on chicken wings but now I so need to!
Bella says
This GF teriyaki sauce was just delicious! Will be making it again for sure. Thanks for sharing all the details.
fitasamamabear says
Wahoo!
Addison says
This teriyaki sauce was delicious with my chicken stir fry! Love that it's made with healthier ingredients too.
fitasamamabear says
It's a nice sticky sauce for stir fry, glad you loved it!
Sharina says
Used this gluten-free teriyaki sauce for our chicken wings party and it was one of the crowds' favorites. So tasty and satisfying! Just saved this recipe, thanks Shelby! I'm excited to try your other sauce recipes for our next family get together!
fitasamamabear says
Ohh I never thought to use it on chicken wings- GENIUS. Thanks for the hot tip!
Allyssa says
Really flavorful and very tasty teriyaki sauce! Thanks a lot for this amazing and great recipe! Will surely have this again, super easy to make! Loved it and highly recommended!
fitasamamabear says
Glad you liked it!
nancy says
omg a gluten free version of Teriyaki Sauce ? i'm in!
fitasamamabear says
Total win right? lol
Katie says
Love this naturally sweetened teriyaki sauce! It tastes even better than traditional!
fitasamamabear says
The honey makes it such a great flavor!
Amanda says
Really loved this teriyaki sauce! The honey added the perfect sweetness, and I just loved the flavor the ginger added. Really easy too!
fitasamamabear says
Yay! Easy is key lol
JD Alewine says
This teriyaki sauce hits the spot!!!
fitasamamabear says
Glad you like it!
Mandy Applegate says
This Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce recipe is amazing! I was so excited to find a gluten-free version of this classic sauce and it did not disappoint. The flavor is spot on and the consistency is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
fitasamamabear says
The consistency is what I love too! not too thick or thin.
Gen says
This is really tasty and perfect for our gluten-free family members. Thanks for the fantastic recipe!
fitasamamabear says
Glad to help!
Eose says
This teriyaki sauce was so simple to prepare, the greatest addition to my stir fry.
fitasamamabear says
It does make a wicked stir fry sauce, glad you liked it!
Jennifer says
I love that there's honey in this instead of sugar. The sauce got all nice and caramelized on my chicken and was so good!
fitasamamabear says
Omg it does caramelize, so delicious right?!
Natalie says
I like the sound of your gluten-free sauce. I will use it to marinade my chicken today thanks!
fitasamamabear says
It's a tasty one!