Island-Style Chicken

Ingredients

• • 8 oz pineapple chunks in heavy syrup

  • 2 lb chicken parts

  • 2 T shortening

  • 1 can Campbells chicken broth

  • 1/4 c vinegar

  • 2 T brown sugar

  • 2 t soy sauce

  • 1 lg clove garlic, minced

  • 1 med green pepper, cut into squares

  • 3 T cornstarch

  • 1/4 c water

Preparation

Drain pineapple chunks, reserving syrup. In skillet, brown chicken in shortening; pour off fat. Add reserved syrup, broth, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and garlic. Cover; cook over low heat 40 minutes. Add green pepper and pineapple chunks. Cook 5 minutes more or until done. Stir occasionally. Combine cornstarch and water, gradually stir into sauce. Cook, stirring until thickened. Serve with rice.