A Taste Of Hawaii(Honey-Ginger Chicken) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 fresh pineapple
4 boneless chicken breast halves
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. ground back, red or white pepper
2 tsp. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. minced gingerroot
1/4 c. water
2 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 c. pineapple juice
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. grated lime peel
1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into slivers (1/2 c.)
2 c. cooked white or brown rice (optional)

Preparation

Twist crown of leaves from pineapple.
Using sharp knife, halve pineapple lengthwise (refrigerate unused half).
Cut fruit from shell, then into chunks; set aside.
Place chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper; using wooden mallet or rolling pin, pound chicken to 1/2-inch thick cutlets.
Rub chicken with garlic; season with salt (if desired) and pepper.