Sweet and Spicy Chicken and pre-election antics

I just wish, just wish, just wish, I didn't have to think about supporting a candidate for 2008 right this moment. Are we so starved for news that we must eliminate and critique candidates out of the race before they should have even declared candidacy? Is the need to raise funds so great that now, people should start running eight years in advance just to make sure they can get enough money to support their eight year campain?

And today, is the media building up an agism case to support or tear down John McCain. I don't think I even realized he was that old. But 70 is the new 50, isn't it?

Cid

Sweet and Spicy Chicken

2 T vegetable oil
1 lb. chicken breast cut into strips
5 scallions sliced on the bias
3 cloves garlic sliced
1/2 oz fresh ginger, grated[or 1/2 t. ginger powder ]
1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 t. Chinese Five spice
1 T flour
1 cup crush pineapple
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
8 oz. crushed tomatoes
3 T. Asian style chili sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste


Heat oil in pan to Medium high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sautee in pan until cooked through.
Add scallions, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes. Cook until garlic is soft, but not brown.

Add flour cook for 1 minute then add pineapple, OJ, water, and tomatoes.

Add chili sauce and serve over steamed white or brown rice.