Even though Les Petits Chefs have loved all the dishes we have made this term, they still talk about the chicken chow mein, weeks later. I thought it was time to show them what a proper “real food” sweet and sour dish was all about and used Jamie’s pork recipe and substituted chicken. As Jamie mentions below, this is a super quick dish – we were finished in 50 minutes with a fair bit of “down time”. The boys were amazed that you could make dinner in less than an hour. I would say this would take me about 30 minutes without little chefs under my feet so it’s a great go-to recipe for weeknights. The ingredients are generally all in my kitchen too!
Liam actually ASKED to cut the chicken after working with it for the first time last week and Oliver braved the jalapeno peppers (he washed his hands afterwards!). Charles took charge of the green onions and garlic with great gusto.
Yes, I made the boys take it home in lettuce leaves just like Jamie suggests! The assembly was really easy once we had our mise en place done:
Result?
Isn’t it beautiful? Once again, the little hands were hovering as I took the photo…
Ummm… I think you could say it was a success. Charles pronounced it “outstanding”, whilst Oliver thought it tasted “very chicken-y” and Liam was too sleepy to come up with a scintillating adjective but he lingered over the tasting bowl the longest 🙂
From my perspective, this was way better than most takeaway/ takeout you would get. In the time you wait for it to be delivered, you could have made this yourself!
I love that they couldn’t keep their hands off the salad:)
It’s getting harder and harder to take the photos every week!
So sweet! You have inspired me to drag my teenage sister into cooking lesson again!
LOL – I am sure once she cooks with you she will wonder why she doesn’t cook herself!!
ahh, my favorite posts of yours. This dish looks incredible, especially in your pictures. The colors of the food are so bright, it makes this dish look even more enticing! Your students must adore you!
I wish I could be in that kitchen too.
Oh I wish you could too!
Wonderful blog post and terrific pictures!
Thanks Kristi!
I also love the little hands hovering. And wake Liam up — I want an adjective. Just kidding. Again, these posts are so much fun to read, and I’d like to make this one at home too.
This is super easy Carrie – and Mooch could help!
I’m definitely stealing the chickeny adjective from Oliver.
Perhaps next time you can teach Liam how to make espresso 😉
LOL! For Liam to be lingering the longest at the tasting plate means no adjectives required!
This is so wonderful what you do with these kids and this is a great recipe that I’d give to my son next he invites friends over for dinner. I think Jamie’s revolution is brilliant!
Oh it’s such a great recipe Jamie – you will never order takeout again!
I’m so jealous of your cooking group, this looks like such fun! Great pictures too! I love the ones with everyone hands in them :).
Thanks – I love the hovering hands too!
LOVE IT! I love reading your posts about the cooking adventures with Les Petits Chefs. They do such an amazing job… It always makes me smile 🙂
Aw thanks Jen – it is also a highlight of my week!
i love your petite chef posts! your work with the kids is very inspiring – i need to bring the girls into the kitchen more on a daily basis . . .
I can’t believe they AREN’T in there helping out! I need to have a chat with them in a couple of weeks!