Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"A man who was fond of wine was offered some grapes at dessert after dinner. "Much obliged," said he, pushing the plate aside; "I am not accustomed to take my wine in pills."--Jean Antheleme Brillat-Savarin, The Physiology of Taste

Sweet and Pungent Chicken Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Sweet and Pungent Chicken is from The Westwood United Methodist Church Cookbook Project, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 can (1 lb. 4 oz) chunk pineapple in juice
3 lbs. fryer chicken, cut up
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts
1/2 c. Orange juice
1/4 c. Soy Sauce
1/4 c. distilled white vinegar
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. rosemary
2 tbsp. cornstarch
Directions:
Directions:
Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 c. juice. Brown Chicken in oil. Remove chicken from skillet. Saute onion, green pepper and garlic in pan drippings until onion is soft. Stir in 1/2 c. reserved pineapple juice, water chestnuts, orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, orange peel, ginger and rosemary. Return chicken to skillet. Cover, simmer 15 minutes. Turn chicken; cover, simmer 15 minutes longer. Remove chicken to warmed serving plate. Combine about 1/4 cup pan juices with cornstarch. Stir to blend. Pour back into skillet along with pineapple. Cook, uncovered 5 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

1334W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!