Take-Out Sesame Noodles

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. thin spaghetti
1 T Asian sesame oil
1/2 lb. cooked and finely shredded chicken
1/4 English cucumber, peeled and cut in slivers
1/2 red pepper, diced
10 snow peas, thinly sliced across
3/4 cup bean sprouts

Ingredients for the sauce:
6 T peanut butter
5 T soy sauce
1 1/2 T sugar
1 T warm water
1 T Asian sesame oil
1 T rice vinegar
1/4 cup chopped ginger
3 cloves garlic, chopped

Note: For quick chicken, boil 6 cups salted water, 1 clove garlic, and 4 slices ginger; lower heat, add cutlets, and simmer until opaque.

Put all the ingredients for the sauce into a blender or mini food processor and whir until smooth.
Cook the spaghetti following package directions. Drain, rinse, and toss with the sesame oil and chicken. Add the sauce and mix until evenly combined.
Top with the crunchy vegetables and serve immediately.

Serves 4. Per serving: 550 calories, 56g carbs, 34g protein, 45mg cholesterol, and 22g fat.