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Sour Sweet Chicken - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 tbsp. butter	1/4 teaspoon	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1 can (8 ounce.) pineapple chunks	2/3 fl oz	$2.59 per 20 ounces	$0.10
1/2 c. minced onion	2 teaspoons	$0.79 per pound	$0.01
2 tbsp. shortening	1/2 teaspoon	$4.69 per 16 ounces	$0.02
1 1/4 c. warm water	1 tablespoon	n/a
2 c. carrot sticks (optional)	2 tablespoons	$1.49 per pound	$0.07
3 chicken bouillon cubes	1/4 chicken bouillon	n/a
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar	1 teaspoon	$2.79 per 2 pounds	$0.01
2 tbsp. cornstarch	1/2 teaspoon	$2.89 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1/4 teaspoon ginger	0.02 teaspoon	$2.99 per pound	$0.00
1/4 c. catsup	1 teaspoon	$4.39 per 32 ounces	$0.02
2 tbsp. vinegar (white)	1/2 teaspoon	n/a
1 tbsp. soy sauce	1/4 teaspoon	$2.59 per 10 fluid ounces	$0.01
2 c. diced cooked chicken	2 tablespoons	$0.98 per pound	$0.09
1 c. green pepper strips	1 tablespoon	$2.19 per pound	$0.06
3/4 teaspoon salt	0.06 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
2 1/4 c. rice	3 tablespoons	$4.19 per 80 ounces	$0.06
Total per Serving			$0.48
Total Recipe			$5.77