Honeyed Pineapple Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 (20 oz.) can sliced pineapple
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1/4 cup honey mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 1/2 cups cooked rice

Directions:

Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds, salt and pepper. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil.

Meanwhile, drain pineapple and keep juice. Cut pineapple rings in half; set aside. Combine flour and 2 tablespoons pineapple juice until smooth; set aside.

Combine mustard, honey, garlic, and remaining pineapple juice; mix well. Add to pan and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken (put in temporary bowl) and keep warm.

Stir flour mixture and add to pan; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Return chicken to pan. Top with pineapple; heat through. Serve over rice.

Source: Modified from Allrecipes.com

By Jessica from Waukesha, WI