Scallion-Chicken Noodles

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add the chicken thighs and bring back to a boil.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat, cover and let stand until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain the chicken and cut it into 1-inch pieces.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine until tender, 12 minutes.
6. 6
   Drain, shaking out the excess water.
7. 7
   Wipe out the pot.
8. 8
   Add the peanut oil and heat until shimmering.
9. 9
   Add the scallions and ginger and cook over moderately low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
10. 10
    Add the linguine and chicken along with the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.
11. 11
    Cook over moderately high heat, tossing, until the noodles are coated and heated through, about 1 minute.
12. 12
    Toss in the cilantro, transfer to bowls and serve.