2 pounds chicken legs
3 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
dash of white pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
2 green peppers, chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, including syrup
1/2 cup catsup
1/2 cup garlic-flavored vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
Wash the chicken pieces, pat dry. Lightly coat the chicken with a mixture of the flour, salt and popper. In a large frying. pan, heat the shortening or oil and brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside. In same pan, saute the green peppers, celery and onion until lightly browned. Stir into sauteed vegetables the crushed pineapple, catsup, vinegar and brown sugar. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add browned chicken pieces; again cover and simmer until chicken is tender – about 30-35 minutes. Serve chicken with its sauce on hot cooked rice. Recipe makes 4 servings of Sweet and Sour Chicken Legs.