Day #41 - So So Chinese Food

I ain't going to lie, I'm not horribly proud of this meal. Which is obvious in the photos. If I ain't digging the food, I ain't digging taking pictures of it.

Granted, this isn't a bad meal. Just not amazing. I'm not totally sure what's with me cooking Chinese food, but I kinda suck at it.

Hopefully I am not discouraging you from making this, but yet challenging you to kick my ass in cooking this meal!

P.F. Chang's: Dan-Dan Noodles
(adapted by "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2")

Ingredients:
12oz chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup chicken broth
6 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tbsp agave nectar (or use brown sugar)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp siracha
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
6oz package of chow mein noodles, cooked as directed

Directions:
1. Cook chicken by sauteing them in skillet for 8-10 minutes in 1 tbsp olive oil.
2. To cook sauce, saute garlic and green onions in 1 tbsp olive oil in small saucepan for 1-2 minutes. Add soy sauce, broth siracha and agave nectar. In small bowl, whisk cornstarch in water. Then add to sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
3. Add chicken to sauce, then combine cooked noodles, chicken, and sauce in large bowl. Mix well.

Servings: 8
Nutritional Info: 210 cals, 10g fat, 18g carbs, 12g protein
P.F. Chang's Nutritional Info: 270 cals, 7g fat, 30g carbs, 13g protein

(served with garlic snap peas)

P.F. Chang's: Spicy Chicken
(adapted by "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2")

Ingredients:
8 oz chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp green onions, chopped
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 tsp siracha
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp agave nectar (or sugar)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup + 1 tsp cornstarch

Directions:
1. Coat chicken in 1/4 cup cornstarch. Then place in skillet with heated olive oil. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until slightly browned.

2. To make sauce, combined remaining ingredients in small saucepan (make sure 1tsp cornstarch is mixed in well). Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until thicken.

3. When chicken is ready, toss in cooked sauce. Serve immediately.

Servings: 2
Nutritional Info: 295 cals, 8g fat, 26g carbs, 27g protein
P.F. Chang's Nutritional Info: 323 cals, 13g fat, 23g carbs, 28g protein