Pineapple-Sesame Chicken

• (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts4
• (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple↗1
• cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine↗1⁄4 cup
• cup sesame seeds↗1⁄4 cup
• cup light corn syrup↗1⁄4 cup
• tablespoons lemon juice↗2 tablespoons
• tablespoons soy sauce↗2 tablespoons
• teaspoon ground ginger↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon salt↗1 teaspoon
• tablespoons cornstarch↗2 tablespoons
• pineapple ring (optional)↗
• parsley (optional)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken into bitesize chucks.

2. 2

   Drain pineapple, reserving juice.

3. 3

   Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; add chicken.

4. 4

   Saute until browned, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add pineapple, sesame seeds, corn syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger and salt; mix well.

6. 6

   Dissolve cornstarch in reserved pineapple juice in a glass measure.

7. 7

   Add enough water to equal 2 cups; pour over chicken mixture.

8. 8

   Simmer mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve over rice.

10. 10

    Garnish with pineapple rings and parsley.