Sweet & Sour Chicken

1 1/2 lbs raw chicken, cut into cubes
1/4 c. vinegar
1 Tbl. soy sauce
1 can pineapple chunks
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. green pepper strips
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 Tbl. cornstarch
1/4 c. onion, thinly sliced

Brown chicken slowly in a little oil.  Add 1/4 c. water, cover and simmer till tender (about 1 hr.). Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving juice.  Combine  sugar and cornstarch.  Add pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, and salt.  Cook and stir over low heat until thick.  Let stand 10 min.  Add pineapple, green pepper, chicken, and onion.  Cook 3 - 4 min.  Serve over hot rice. 
                                                                                                                          - Tricia Munk