Gluten Free Honey Garlic Sauce
Sweet, sticky, and loaded with punchy garlic flavor, this sauce comes together in under ten minutes and makes just about everything taste better. The key swap here is tamari in place of regular soy sauce — it delivers that same deep, savory umami without any wheat, so you get all the flavor with none of the worry. A cornstarch slurry whisked in at the end gives the sauce that glossy, restaurant-style thickness that clings beautifully to chicken, stir-fries, or roasted vegetables. Toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar round out the flavor with a subtle nuttiness and just enough brightness to keep things balanced. A pinch of red pepper flakes is optional but highly recommended if you like a little heat sneaking up on you. This makes four servings, so it's easy to double for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for drizzling over everything throughout the week.
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4 servings
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup tamari
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the slurry
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until completely smooth with no lumps. Set the slurry aside.
- 2
Combine the honey, tamari, chicken broth, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and the mixture is steaming, about 3–4 minutes.
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