Teriyaki Chicken (with carrot puree)

Name: Teriyaki Chicken (with carrot puree)
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, cut in half; 2 scallions, cut into thirds; 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced; 3 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup carrot puree; 1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 4 (6 to 8 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Serves: Serves 4

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, cut in half
2 scallions, cut into thirds
1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
3 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup carrot puree
1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 (6 to 8 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat the oven (with the oven rack in the middle) to 350°F.

Peel the clove of garlic and cut it in half. Cut the scallions into thirds. Slice the ginger (no need to peel). Add them to a small saucepan along with the soy sauce, puree, sugar, and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then cook until the mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the garlic, onions, and ginger.

Season both sides of the chicken with the paprika then the pepper (about 12 turns on pepper mill). Rub in.

Place a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until it shimmers (1 to 2 minutes). Add the chicken and cook until both sides are golden, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Off the heat, carefully pour in the teriyaki sauce. Slide the skillet into the oven. Bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.