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4.72 from 21 votes

Easy Honey Garlic Sauce

This honey garlic sauce balances sweet and savory, all in sauce format. It's great as a sauce for chicken wings, a glaze, and even a marinade!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Sauces & Dips
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 98kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the honey, water, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch and whisk well to combine.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring frequently, and then allow it to simmer for 5 minutes, or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Allow to cool slightly before eating.

Notes

  • Use freshly minced garlic for the best results.
  • Whisk continuously when adding the cornstarch. It keeps the sauce nice and smooth while avoiding any clumps.
  • Simmer slowly so the garlic honey sauce thickens nicely without losing flavor.
  • Stir frequently to prevent the sauce from sticking and help all the ingredients really meld together.
  • Test the sauce and adjust the ingredients as needed.
  • Store leftovers in a glass jar or airtight container inside the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 245mg | Sugar: 17g