Sesame-Pecan Crusted Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts
• 1/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1 cup pecans, finely ground
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
• 2 teaspoons chopped green onions
• Garnish: sliced green onions

Preparation

1. 1. Combine chicken breasts and 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag; seal and chill 10 minutes.
2. 2. Stir together pecans and next 4 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in pecan mixture.
3. 3. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 6 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove to a serving platter, and keep warm. Reserve drippings in skillet.
4. 4. Stir together 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, 1/4 cup water, and cornstarch until smooth; add crushed pineapple and green onions. Stir mixture into drippings in skillet, stirring to loosen browned particles. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve sauce over chicken. Garnish, if desired.