Light Sesame Noodles

Another quick weeknight dinner that the kids enjoyed

ingredients

1 package refrigerated angel hair pasta
2 cups packaged shredded carrots
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
12 ounces skinless, boneless, chicken breast or tenders thinly sliced. (I have used turkey as well)
2 garlic gloves, crushed
1 medium orange
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
i teaspoon grated, peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper cayenne)
2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally

1
In a large saucepan, prepare past in boiling water as label directs but do not add salt. Please shredded carrots in colander; drain pasta over carrots to soften them slightly. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and set aside.
2
In nonstick 12 inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add sliced chicken and garlic, cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until chicken loses its pink color throughout. Transfer chicken to bowl with pasta.
3
to prepare vinaigrette, from orange, grate 1 teaspoon orange peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice. In small bowl, with wire whisk, mix orange peel, orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper until combined.
4
Toss pasta mixture in bowl with vinaigrette, and green onions. Serve warm or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Source: Marcy