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3 Ingredient Easy Teriyaki Sauce (Ready in 5 Minutes)

Some weeknights, cooking feels like too much. looksyumy

You’re tired.
You’re hungry.
And the idea of chopping, simmering, and cleaning five pans is just… not happening.

That’s exactly where I was when this 3 ingredient easy teriyaki sauce became my secret weapon.

No stove.
No complicated steps.
Just flavor — fast.

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Why store-bought teriyaki sauce stopped working for me

I used to keep bottled teriyaki sauce in the fridge.
Until I actually read the label.

Too much sugar.
Too many additives.
And somehow, the flavor never tasted right.

I didn’t want “authentic”.
I wanted simple, balanced, and reliable.

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The decision that changed my dinners

One evening, I made a deal with myself:

If a sauce needs more than 3 ingredients,
it doesn’t belong in a busy weeknight kitchen.

That rule led to this sauce — and honestly, I haven’t gone back since.

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Why this 3 ingredient teriyaki sauce works

This sauce works because each ingredient has a clear role:

• Soy sauce → depth and umami
• Honey or maple syrup → gentle sweetness
• Rice vinegar → balance and brightness

Nothing extra.
Nothing wasted.

You mix it once, and it works on everything.

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When I use this sauce

This is my go-to sauce for:

• quick chicken stir-fries
• salmon glazes
• tofu bowls
• roasted vegetables

One sauce.
Four dinners.
Zero stress.

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Honest results

✔ Ready in 5 minutes
✔ Glossy and flavorful
✔ No cooking required

❌ Not traditional
❌ Not very thick

But it’s fast, clean, and repeatable — which matters more on a Tuesday night.

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Who this recipe is for

✅ Perfect if you:

• want fast, flavorful dinners
• love minimal ingredient recipes
• are tired of store-bought sauces

❌ Not ideal if you:

• want a thick, sticky glaze
• need very low sodium sauces

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Final thought

Weeknight dinners don’t need to be impressive.
They need to be doable.

This 3 ingredient easy teriyaki sauce makes that possible.

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