Asian Chicken Linguine

I sure am partial to Asian-flavored chicken dishes, and with flavors of garlic, ginger, and hoisin sauce, this one is a sure-fire passport to Asia!

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 30 min

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

Instructions

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.
   
   
2. 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.
   

Notes

Hoisin sauce can usually be found next to the soy sauce in the ethnic food section of the supermarket.