Sweet and Sour Chicken
1 pound boned chicken, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup green pepper strips
1 cup carrot strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
8 oz. can pineapple chunks in juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 cups instant rice
Directions
In a large skillet, cook chicken, stirring frequently, in hot oil until chicken is well browned. Add in the green pepper, carrot and the garlic. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add in the chicken broth, pineapple with the juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, sherry and the ginger. Bring to a full boil.
Add in the rice, stirring to blend. Cover and remove pan from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff mixture with a fork.
Makes 4 servings.