Pineapple Chicken

This is out of an old Pillsbury cookbook called "Real Home Cooking" dated 1991...it say's that strips of chicken and chunks of pineapple bake in a sweet-sour sauce.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  cup ketchup
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, reserving 3/4 cup liquid
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 6  boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3x1-inch strips
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds
•  hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°.
2. In medium saucepan, combine onion, sugar, garlic powder, ketchup, 3/4 cup reserved pineapple liquid, lemon juice and soy sauce,.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat: cover and simmer 15 minutes. stirring occasionally.
5. In plastic bag or shallow bowl, toss chicken strips with flour to coat.
6. In large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in hot oil 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Arrange cooked chicken and pineapple in 12X8-inch (2 qtr) baking dish.
8. Top with sauce; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is hot and sauce is bubbly.
10. Serve over hot cooked rice.