Ingredients

1/4 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso 1 1/2 teaspoons chile paste (such as sambal oelek) 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil

divided 4 (6-ounce) skinless

boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil. Place chicken in a zip-top plastic bag. Add vinegar mixture; seal. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning once.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°.
  3. Remove chicken from bag; reserve marinade. Place marinade in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes or until syrupy, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; divide mixture in half. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl. Add chicken; sauté 4 minutes. Turn chicken over; brush chicken with half of marinade mixture. Place pan in oven; bake at 400° for 6 minutes or until done. Remove chicken from oven; brush with remaining half of marinade mixture, turning to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.