Sweet Sesame Chicken

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 4 people

Categories: Chicken, Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 green onions , chopped

Directions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions; keep warm.

  2. Put skillet over med-high heat until hot; add sesame seeds; cook, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes or until seeds are toasted; remove seeds from skillet.

  3. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces; combine chicken and cornstarch, tossing to coat.

  4. Heat olive oil in skillet over med-high heat.

  5. Cook chicken about 5 minutes on each side or until done.

  6. Decrease heat to medium, and stir in pineapple juice and the next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute or until thickened; remove skillet from heat.

  7. Remove chicken mixture to a serving platter; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions; serve with warm rice.

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