South Seas Chicken

• 1/4 c. light brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. vinegar
• 1/4 c. thinly sliced onion
• 1 broiler-fryer, cut up
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 (13 1/4 oz.) can pineapple tidbits
• 1 c. green pepper strips
• 6 Tbsp. shortening

1. In a bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually add vinegar, then soy sauce, pineapple with syrup, green pepper and onion; set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt shortening.
3. Add chicken pieces and brown on both sides.
4. Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until tender.
5. Remove chicken from skillet; add pineapple-green pepper mixture.
6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
7. Return chicken to skillet.
8. Cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
9. Place rice on serving platter; top with chicken and sauce.
10. Makes 4 to 5 servings.

light brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, vinegar, onion, broilerfryer, soy sauce, pineapple tidbits, green pepper, shortening

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=625950 (may not work)