SWEET-SOUR CHICKEN 
2 1/2 c. cut up cooked chicken
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. cornstarch
2 tbsp. shortening
1 (13 1/2 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve syrup)
1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 c. sugar
1 med. green pepper, cut into 1" squares
1/4 c. water
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 (16 oz.) can sm. carrots, drained
3 c. hot cooked rice

Toss chicken and egg until all pieces are coated. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cornstarch over chicken, toss until all pieces are coated. Melt shortening in medium skillet. Add chicken pieces; cook over medium heat until brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Add enough water to reserved pineapple syrup to measure 1 cup. Stir liquid, vinegar and sugar into skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Stir in green pepper, heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 minutes.

Blend water and 2 tablespoons cornstarch; stir into skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in pineapple chunks, soy sauce, carrots and chicken; heat through. Serve over rice. 4 servings.

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