Teriyaki Marinade

Use this simple marinade to make Teriyaki Chicken. It would also go very nicely with beef.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS ⅔ cup

  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 1 shallot, peeled and chopped
  • ¼ cup pineapple tidbits
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag.

  2. Add the chicken or beef that is to be marinated. Reseal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, turning occasionally so that all the food is coated in the marinade.

Quick and Easy Teriyaki Marinade for Stir-Fries

With a little adjusting, this simple marinade can be used to make a quick and easy stir-fry. Place ¾ to 1 pound sliced beef in a bowl, and add 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Marinate the beef for 20 minutes. Before you begin stir-frying, remove the beef with a slotted spoon, discarding any excess marinade.

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