Teriyaki Chicken

This ended up being one of Erik's favorites in a long time. I love to cook from Jessica Seinfeld's cook books since Makayla is so picky, I feel good when I can get her to eat something good for her. Anyway here it is.

Prep: 30 min.
Total: 55 min.
Serves: 4

Teriyaki Sauce

• 3 Tbs. Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
• 1/4 C. Carrot Puree
• 1 Tbs. Firmly Packed Dark Brown Sugar
• 1/4 C. Orange Juice
• 1 Clove Garlic, cut in half
• 2 Green Onions, cut in thirds
• 1/2-inch Piece of Fresh Ginger, sliced (no need to peel)

• 1 Tbs Olive Oil
• 4 Chicken Breasts
• 1/4 tsp Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Sweet Paprika

1. Preheat the oven to 350, Place all the ingredients for the teriyaki sauce in a small saucepan. (the first 7 ingredients). Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then cook until the mixture thickens, 8 to 10 min. Remove the garlic, onions and ginger.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with the pepper and paprika. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook 4 to 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 min. Serve immediately (with rice).

Note: Okay so I used plain Paprika seasoning, because that is what I have. I also coated the chicken in it and the pepper... this made it have quite a kick. Erik and I liked it, but cute lil Makayla was limited on how much she could eat because of it. So definitely just sprinkle it onto the chicken if making this for your kiddos.
Also after I got the chicken golden in the skillet I transfered it to an 8x8 baking dish which I sprayed with Pam and poured the sauce over the chicken in that and baked it. More dishes but I just felt better doing it that way.
Last but not least, in the cook book it also mentions you can use this same sauce with Salmon, for any salmon lovers out there.



Teriyaki Chicken from Jessica Seinfeld's Double Delicious cookbook.