Hyatt Chinese Peanut Chicken

1/3 C. soy sauce

3 T. hot (spicy) sesame oil, plus oil to saute chicken (divided)

1/4 C. packed brown sugar

1/4 C. pineapple juice

salt and white pepper to taste

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into julienne strips about 3 inches long

flour to dredge chicken

Sauce:

1 T. butter

1 T. flour

1/2 C. chicken stock

1/2 C. whipping cream

1/4 C. smooth or chunky peanut butter

Roasted peanuts and chopped green onions to garnish

In bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, pineapple juice, salt and white pepper. Add chicken strips and marinate 2 to 3 hours in refrigerator. Drain and discard marinade. Dredge in flour; shaking off excess flour.

Heat medium-size skillet, then add additional oil to coat skillet. Saute chicken strips, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes each side.

In small saucepan, over low heat, combine butter and flour and mix until smooth. Cook slowly until bubbly. Add stock and increase heat to high. When stock begins to thicken, add whipping cream and peanut butter, stirring until peanut butter is dissolved and sauce is creamy and the consistency of a heavy gravy.

Place chicken strips on plate, top with sauce and sprinkle with green onions and peanuts.

Makes 4 servings.