sweet & sour chicken

a family (and now french house) favorite!

ingredients:

4-8 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 egg, beaten

cornstarch

oil

3/4 c. sugar

5 T. ketchup

1/2 c. vinegar

1 T. soy sauce

1/2 t. garlic powder

notes:

I usually use more than one egg, so have a few handy. Also, I always double the sauce recipe (sometimes triple, depending on my mood). Cut each chicken breast into about 2-3 pieces for easier frying and better sauce coverage. yum.

directions:

Dip chicken into egg, then roll in cornstarch. Fry in small amount of oil until just barely browned. Place chicken in shallow baking pan. Mix together the sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, and vinegar. (You can double these ingredients if more sauce is needed.) Pour over chicken. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Turn chicken every 15 minutes. Serve with rice.

Build-Your-Own-Tortilla

This delicious preference-oriented meal can be as healthy as you want it to be!

Key ingredients:

• Tortilla

Optional Toppers:

• Burger meat (seasoned to taste)
• Cheese!
• Olives
• Lettuce: broken up or finely sliced
• Vegetables
• Refried beans
• Much more of whatever you want to try on it!

Condiments:

• Sour cream
• Avocado dip
• Ranch dressing:
• If you haven't try the ranch called "Green Goddess" you are missing out!

Suggested Variations:

• For a super-delicious and luscious eating experience: warm each tortilla before placing anything upon it. This can be done by placing it alone upon a pan on medium heat for 20 seconds; flip it for even warming.