Sweet Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup pineapple juice; ¼ cup honey; 3 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 2 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked rice
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 green onions, chopped

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.

738

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked rice, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Sweet Sesame Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Sesame Chicken

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