Sweet and Sour Chicken

Right after Eleanor was born my sweet neighbor brought us dinner, it was this recipe. She had no idea it was one of my favorites when I was little. I even requested it for a birthday dinner once. Tastes just like mom's.

(For some reason no store around here carries pineapple tidbits -shocking I know! So I have to stock up whenever I go to Utah.)

Sweet & Sour Chicken

1 Tablespoon oil

1 chicken breast cut in small pieces

1 onion, large diced

1 green bell pepper, large diced

4 carrots, sliced

1 can pineapple tidbits, drained (juice reserved for sauce)

Sauce

Pineapple juice plus enough water to equal 1 1/2 cups liquid (usually about 1/2 cup water)

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1 Tablespoon soy sauce

1/4 cup vinegar

1/2 cup brown sugar (I used half brown sugar, half agave)

2 Tablespoons corn starch

Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken and fry until mostly cooked. Wisk together all sauce ingredients. Add sauce and veggies to chicken and cook covered until veggies are tender (I never set a timer, I just poke the carrots). Serve over rice.