Sweet Sesame Chicken

Southern Living

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

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.