Lunch: Sesame Peanut Noodles

Say no to takeout! Make this savory noodle dish easily at home in less time than it takes to order in.

Ingredients

1/3 c. creamy peanut butter
1/4 c. lower-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1 clove garlic
2 c. shredded rotisserie-chicken meat
1 small red pepper
1 lb. spaghetti
1 large Kirby (pickling) cucumber
1 c. fresh cilantro leaves
Sriracha (hot chili sauce)

Instructions

Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high.
In large bowl, gently whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and garlic. Add chicken and red pepper, tossing to combine. Set aside.
Cook pasta as label directs. While pasta cooks, cut cucumber in half lengthwise and thinly slice into half-moons.
Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Add pasta and cucumber to bowl with chicken mixture. Toss until well coated. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with Sriracha, if desired.

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