All Purpose Teriyaki Marinade

My mother-in-law gave me a marinade recipe for chicken wings back in the days before teryaki was a common household word. Through the years, I have adjusted it to suit my family's taste. I mentioned the brand name because I feel it has the best flavor. Light soy is even more important for the even taste.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup  kikkoman light soy sauce
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 3  tablespoons sugar (I've been using Splenda)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1  minced garlic clove (I use 1 1/2 t. of the jar stuff)
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a covered container, and shake well.
2. Pour over meat or vegetables, and marinate, preferably overnight.
3. If marinating wings, cut several slits through the skin.
4. Boneless breasts are better if pounded with a meat mallet before marinating.
5. I like to use a gallon sized zipper bag for the marinating.
6. Throw away any unused marinade.