Classic Sesame Noodles with Chicken

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

3 tablespoons toasted (dark) sesame oil

2 scallions, chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

1 teaspoon brown sugar

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons ketchup

8 ounces cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, shredded

1 cup julienned carrots

1 cup sliced snap peas

3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Cook spaghetti in a pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain, rinse and transfer to a large bowl.

Combine sesame oil, scallions, garlic, ginger and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until starting to sizzle. Cook for 15 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce and ketchup. Add to the noodles along with chicken, carrots, snap peas and sesame seeds; gently toss to combine.

Nutrition

• Calories: 460 kcal
• Total Fat: 17 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 48 mg
• Sodium: 407 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 53 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9 g
• Total Sugars: 7 g
• Protein: 29 g