³/₄    pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into uniform pieces (see figures 12–14)

  1    tablespoon soy sauce

  1    tablespoon dry sherry

  1    recipe Sweet-and-Sour Sauce

  2–3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil

  2    small red onions, peeled and cut into thin wedges

  1    20-ounce can pineapple rings in juice, drained, or 2 cups fresh pineapple cut into wedges

  3    medium scallions, green parts cut into ¹/₄-inch lengths and white parts minced

  1    tablespoon minced garlic

  1    tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot