Sweet and Sour Chicken

March 9th, 2008 Posted in Recipes |

This one is one of my mom’s recipes. I think you’ll like it.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/4 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups carrots, cut into thin strips
1 cup green pepper, cut into thin strips
3 chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed (I find it easiest to boil it)
1 8 oz. can pineapple chunks, drained

Recipe

Saute onions in shortening in large skillet until tender
Add water, bouillon and carrots — cover and simmer 5 minutes
Combine brown sugar, cornstarch and ginger in small bowl
- Add ketchup, vinegar and soy sauce and mix very well
Stir mix into onions and carrots
Cook and stir until clear and thickened
Add chicken, green peppers and pineapple
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes
Serve with white rice