SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
(MICROWAVE)
 
4 med. carrots, thinly sliced
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 lb. chicken, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
1 med. onion, sliced
2 green peppers, seeded and sliced
1 can (16 oz.) pineapple chunks
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 c. vinegar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. pepper

Combine carrots and oil in 3 quart casserole. Cover and cook 6 minutes on high power. Add chicken, onion and green pepper. Cover and cook 5 minutes on high. Drain pineapple chunks reserving 1/2 cup syrup. Transfer syrup to bowl. Stir in cornstarch. Blend in remaining ingredients. Add to chicken with pineapple chunks, mixing thoroughly. Cover and cook 8 minutes on high. Stir and cook 10 to 15 minutes on high or until sauce is thickened and chicken is done. Serve over noodles or rice.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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