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Sweet Sesame Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
Southern Living
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com