Tangy chicken with tomatoes & herbs (1988)

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 16 ounces tomatoes, drained, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3/4 cup tomato ketchup
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup Heinz apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• 2-1/2 to 3 pounds chicken pieces, skinned
• Cornstarch-water mixture
• Hot cooked noodles