Ingredients

  • 12 12 ounces chunk chicken breasts, canned
  • 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 12 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 ounces linguine
  • 1 large orange bell pepper, cut in matchstick-size strips
  • 12 cup chopped green onion
  • 5 large lettuce leaves
  • 14 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 14 cup salted peanuts, chopped

Method

  • Drain chicken, reserving broth.
  • Combine 1/4 cup of the reserved broth, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ginger and cayenne in a small bowl; whisk to blend.
  • Cook linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender.
  • Drain pasta, rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • Transfer pasta to a medium bowl.
  • Add chicken, bell pepper and green onions.
  • Pour dressing over; toss to coat.
  • Line a serving bowl with lettuce leaves.
  • Transfer salad to the prepared bowl.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts.