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This is what the TV cooks would call a "pantry dish". It takes almost no time to prepare and it can be stretched to fit any family.

Just remember to "Ta Da!" as you bring it to the table!

• 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Cut in strips. Dust with cornstarch. Set aside.

Sauce

Combine the following ingredients:

• 1/4 c. brown sugar
• 1/4 c. rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 c. chicken broth
• 2 tsp. Tamari (soy) sauce

Prepare the Dish

• 3 Tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil

Heat oil in a large skillet, then add

• 3 minced or 6 whole garlic cloves
• 1 medium onion sliced thin

Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Then add

• 1 red or green bell pepper, sliced

Cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove vegetables from the pan to a plate. You may need a little more oil at this point. Add chicken to the pan and sauté until white. Next add to the pan

• 1 can of water chestnuts, drained
• 1 c. unsweetened pineapple chunks
• A few hot pepper flakes, optional

Add the vegetables, stir in the sauce mixture and cook until thickened and clear. If the sauce is too thick, add more pineapple juice or more chicken broth. Remove whole garlic cloves if you want to at this point.

Serve immediately over rice.

Serves 6 to 8.

Note: For a special extra touch, add half a pound of shrimp to the mix and just heat through.

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