Asian Chicken Linguine

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 pound linguine
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
• 3/4 pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce (see Note)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 scallions, sliced diagonally

Preparation

Step 1

In a 6-quart soup pot, cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain, rinse, drain again and set aside in the colander.

In the same pot, heat the oil over medium heat, then add the chicken and sauté for 5 to 8 minutes, or until no pink remains, stirring constantly. Add the mushrooms, garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the hoisin sauce and soy sauce, then return the pasta to the pot and toss until well coated. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the pasta is heated through. Add the sliced scallions, toss, and serve immediately.