Dorothy's sweet and sour chicken

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsChicken parts
8ouncesPineapple chunks
1cupChicken broth
2tablespoonsShortening
2tablespoonsBrown sugar
¼cupVinegar
2teaspoonsSoy sauce
1eachLarge onion
1eachMed. green pepper
3tablespoonsCornstarch
¼cupWater

Directions

Drain pineapple,reserving syrup. In skillet brown chicken in shortening. Pour off fat. Add reserved syrup, broth, brown sugar,vinegar, soy sauce and garlic. Cover and cook over low heat 40 minutes. Add green pepper amd pineapple cook 5 minutes. Combine cornstarch and water gradually stir into sauce.