1 can (8oz.) pineapple chunks
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons shortening (oil)
1-1/4 cups water
2 cups carrot sticks
3 Herb-ox chicken bouillon cubes (or) Instant broth packets
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup catsup
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups diced cooked chicken (I use breast only)
1 cup green pepper strips, 3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2-1/4 cups Minute Rice (raw)
Recipe
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add water to juice to make 2-1/4 cups.
Saute onion in shortening in large skillet until tender. Add 1-1/4 cups water, carrots and bouillon or broth. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Combine sugar, cornstarch and ginger; add catsup, vinegar and soy sauce and stir into vegetable mixture. Cook until clear and thickened.
Add chicken, green pepper and pineapple; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring measured liquid, salt and butter to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Serve chicken mixture over rice.