SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

Steamed Rice (optional, recipe follows)
3 pound chicken, cut into serving pieces and skinned
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
1⁄2 cup sliced celery
1 green or red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1⁄4 cup brown sugar
1⁄2 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon catsup
1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
FOR THE SAUCE:
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

If serving with rice, prepare rice; keep warm.

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken.

Combine remaining ingredients except water and cornstarch; pour over chicken. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 8 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once (see note*). Remove chicken, pineapple, and vegetables to a warm platter.

TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
Mix cold water and cornstarch. Stir into hot liquid. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over chicken, pineapple, and vegetables.

Serve with steamed rice, if desired,

CAUTION:
FOR POULTRY, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL! NO PORTION OF THE POULTRY SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK. Operating the cooker without cooking liquid or allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker.

STEAMED RICE

1 cup long grain white rice
1 1⁄2 cups water
1 cup water

Combine rice and 1 1⁄2 cups water in a metal bowl which will fit loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour 1 cup water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker and set rice aside to steam. Remove rack and water.

*NOTE:
If the instructions state, "Cool cooker at once," cool the pressure cooker under a running water faucet or pour cold water over it, or place it in a pan of cold water until pressure is completely reduced. Note: Do not set hot cooker in a molded sink as it could damage the sink. Pressure is completely reduced when the air vent/cover lock has dropped. If the air vent/cover lock remains in its raised position, there is still pressure inside the pressure cooker. Continue to cool until the air vent/cover lock drops. After pressure has been completely reduced, remove the pressure regulator. Always remove the pressure regulator before opening the cover.

Makes 6 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Presto 4 or 6 quart Pressure Cooker Manual, 2006

Category:  Main Dishes, Chicken, Poultry
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