Teriyaki Chicken

By anonsouthernbell

Ingredients

• 3 tabl soy sauce
• 1/4 c carrot puree
• 1 tabl firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 c 100% orange juice
• 1 clove garlic, cut in half
• 2 green onions, cut in thirds
• 1/2 in piece fresh ginger, sliced (no need to peel)
• 1 tabl olive oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs)
• 1/4 tea pepper
• 1/4 tea sweet paprika

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F. Place all the ingredients for the teriyaki sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then cook until the mixture thickens, 8-10 minutes. Remove the garlic, onions and ginger.

Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the chicken w/the pepper and paprika. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook 4-5 min per side, until both sides are golden Off the heat, carefully pour in the teriyaki sauce. Slide the skillet into the oven. Bake until the chicken is cooked through 20-25 minutes. Serve immediately.