1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 each 15 oz. can pineapple chunks
1 cup strips, green pepper
1 cup thin onion rings
1 tbsp oil
2 each boneless chicken breasts*
Directions
*Cut into thin strips. In a medium bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch.
Gradually stir in vinegar and soy sauce. Stir in pineapple, green
pepper and onion, set aside. Heat oil in wok. Add chicken and stir
fry, just until tender, and chicken has turned white. Add pineapple
and vegetable mixture; stir until well mixed. Cover and simmer over
low heat 15 minutes. Cal: 314; Fat 7g.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Asian; Chicken; Chinese; Poultry
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