Sweet & Sour Chicken

Sweet & Sour Chicken
original recipe found here


INGREDIENTS:

PREP:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds  

FOR THE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
2. To make the sauce, whisk together sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and garlic powder in a large bowl; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cornstarch and gently toss to combine. Working one at a time, dip the chicken into the eggs.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
5. Add chicken to prepared baking dish. Top with sweet and sour sauce. Place into oven and bake until the sauce has thickened, about 55 minutes, turning over every 15 minutes to evenly coat the chicken.
6. Transfer chicken to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds.  Serve immediately.

-Alyssa

Oh Tartar Sauce!

Homemade Tartar Sauce
makes 1/2 cup

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon relish, to taste
• salt and pepper, to taste
• minced dill, optional

DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.  Allow sauce to sit for 30 minutes.

Easy Chicken Gyro

Easy Chicken Gyros

original recipe found here

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 Tb. lemon juice
• 2 Tb. olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 green pepper, sliced
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• julienne sliced pickles
• homemade naan
• homemade tzakziki sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat a large skillet to medium heat. Cut the chicken into thin slices, place in a medium bowl and add the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and spices. mix with hand or fork until all the chicken pieces are fully coated.  Allow chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. Using a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat, and cook green pepper and onions for 5-10 minutes.  The veggies should be softened, but not soggy.
3. Place the chicken on the griddle and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes while stirring every few minutes. Remove from griddle and place in a warm flat-breads topped with tzakziki sauce, green peppers, onions, and pickles.  

-Alyssa

Homemade Naan

delicious when served with homemade tzakziki sauce

Homemade Naan
makes 4-6 pieces
original recipe found here

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 1/2 cups bread flour
• 2 garlic cloves (grated)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. Let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
2. Punch down dough, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls, and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.  
3. Roll individual balls into an oval shape, about 1/4" thick.
4. Heat a medium-large cast iron skillet to medium heat.  
5. Lightly brush one side of naan with a butter and lay in skillet.  Cover for 2 minutes; then brush exposed side of naan with butter and flip dough.  Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes.  Repeat with the rest of dough.  

-Alyssa

Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki Sauce
original recipe found here

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 2 cups finely diced cucumber 
• ½ cup fresh dill - minced
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves (grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTION

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl check for seasoning. Add more dill, lemon, garlic or salt/pepper if you wish!
2. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

-Alyssa