What's for Dinner??

I remember as a teenager it was a big joke between my sister and I that our mother would ask us "What's for dinner?" before we left the house for school in the morning.  Boy did we think she was nuts!  I always remember telling her how am I supposed to know when I haven't even had breakfast yet?!

Well.... guess what?!?!  I have found myself asking my husband when I talk to him in the morning, "So, what do you want for dinner tonight?"  I would even bet my last key lime chocolate square(don't judge, they are good! And right now I only have one left SO it's big ante ok?  ok) IF he was home at the same time I got up in the morning, that would be the first thing I would say.  I mean I guess the first thing I should say is "good morning" but I bet it would very quickly be followed by THE question.  

So...what are you having for dinner tonight?

What's that?  You don't know?  Well...Here is an idea for you.

Crunchy Honey Chicken  (serves 4 or 5)

1 pound  chicken breasts 

1 to 2 Large egg whites

Cornstarch

1 cup broccoli florets

1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced

3/4 cup of sugar snap peas 

1 clove garlic, minced

3 T olive oil

1 T soy sauce

1/4 cup honey

salt and pepper to taste

       Prepare and slice all veggies.  

(Lets pretend you see pea pods in the picture ;) I forgot to get them that day.  Also this is a double batch)

In a bowl, add the egg whites (lightly beaten) and then add the cornstarch to a sandwich bag.(you could also put cornstarch in a separate bowl)  Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.  Add garlic and veggies with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and saute for about 5 minutes, until softened.  Remove from skillet and set aside in a bowl.

       If using chicken breasts pound the chicken and then cut  into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.  Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat and add remaining olive oil.(2T)  Dip chicken pieces into egg whites and then place in bag in cornstarch.  Give it a shake.(You will want to do this in batches)  Add to the skillet and let brown for a couple of minutes, then flip.  Continue with remaining chicken pieces, and do so in batches if needed.  Once chicken is cooked, add veggies back in the skillet.  Add honey and soy sauce.  Thoroughly mix to combine.  Taste and season with salt, pepper, additional honey or soy sauce.  

         (again we are pretending you see snap peas.  The good thing about this recipe is you can interchange veggies.  I forgot pea pods so I increased the broccoli and pepper.  I bet carrots would be great in here as well)

 I like to serve this over rice but you could choose a pasta as well. 

This recipe has been kid tested...and Approved!