Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe - Easy 5-Minute Sticky Garlic Glaze - Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes For Family

Pouring honey garlic sauce into a cup with a spoon. There are two small cups in the image, both filled with sauce, set against a white background.

Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe - Easy 5-Minute Sticky Garlic Glaze

Are you craving that sticky, sweet, bold garlic sauce you get at restaurants — but without the wait or preservatives? This 5-minute Honey Garlic Sauce is your shortcut to that flavor magic. With just 5 pantry staples and one pan, you’ll have a sauce that’s perfect as a glaze, dip, or marinade.

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Course: dip, Sauce

Cuisine: American, International

Keyword: honey garlic sauce, honey garlic sauce recipe, how to make honey garlic sauce

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 5

Servings: Persons

Calories: 69kcal

Author: Hinz

Ingredients

2 teaspoon Butter
2 teaspoon Oil
1 teaspoon Grated Garlic
1 tablespoon Honey
2 teaspoon Tomato Ketchup
1 teaspoon Soya Sauce
Salt & Pepper optional - Add up to your taste

Instructions

In a small pan, heat oil or butter over low flame. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden — about 30 seconds. Don’t brown it too much or it’ll turn bitter.
Pour in honey, soy sauce, and tomato ketchup. Stir gently to combine everything into a smooth mix.
Check the sauce consistency. If it's thin, simmer on slow heat to get the right consistency. Keep stirring!
Tip: If you prefer a thicker, glaze-like texture, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 3 tablespoon water to make a slurry. Add it to the pan while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to your liking.
Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 1–2 minutes until glossy and aromatic.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Give it a good mix and remove from heat.
Now the sauce is ready! Serve it alongside your meal.

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Notes

Pro Tips To Get Best Result

Avoid cooking sauce on high heat; medium heat is the way to go.
If you enjoy garlic pieces in your sauce, feel free to add grated garlic. Otherwise, garlic paste or powder works just fine.
When you add honey, keep the heat low to maintain its flavor.
Remember to whisk immediately after adding the honey.
Be careful not to overcook, because it can add a burnt taste that’s hard to fix.
Season with salt and pepper to your liking, but taste your sauce first before adding anything.
And remember, soy sauce and salted butter already have salt in them!

Check the detailed tips in post section.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5Oz | Calories: 69kcal