This thick and sticky homemade teriyaki sauce is so much better than the store-bought variety and is perfect for glazing an easy skewer of grilled meatballs.
PREP TIME 10 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 20 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 30 minutesminutes
YIELD 6servings
Ingredients
1/4cupsoy sauce
1cupwater
1/2tspground ginger
1/2tspminced garlic
1/4cuppacked brown sugar
1tbsphoney
2tbspcornstarch
1/4cupcold water
For serving
1package prepared chicken meatballsWe love Aidell's Teriyaki and Pineapple flavor from Costco.
Instructions
Combine the cornstarch and ¼ cup cold water in a glass and set aside.
Heat the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it thickens.
Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and heat through. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of water.
Grill the Skewers:Thread the prepared meatballs onto long grill-safe skewers. (If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes before using to help prevent burning.)
Place the skewers on a baking pan lined with aluminum foil. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce in a bowl and place it on the pan with a pastry brush.
The prepared meatballs are already cooked, you're grilling them to heat them up and add yummy grill lines. Grill the meatballs, turning the skewers so they are evenly browned, about 5 - 7 minutes.
Paint the glaze over the meatballs and continue to turn until heated through completely, another 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
The teriyaki sauce is not very spicy. You can add 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes to up the spice factor.