Halloween Apples on a Stick

To marinate chicken: in a medium bowl, mix together soy sauce, water, sugar, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Place the chicken in a plastic bag and add 6 tablespoons of the soy sauce mixture; close bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Reserve remaining soy sauce mixture for cooking the noodles.

To cook: Remove the noodles from the packages and gently separate. Reserve seasoning packets for another use or discard.

In a large skillet or wok over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Add carrot and onion; saute until almost brown. Reduce heat to medium and add noodles. Stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until the noodles begin to stick to the pan. Add the reserve soy sauce mixture and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Meanwhile, drain chicken breasts and discard marinade. In a separate skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of sesame oil. Saute the chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side or unil just cooked through. Cut cooked breast into julienne strips.

Divide the noodles evenly among 4 bowls and fan the chicken breast over the top. Garnish with sesame seed and green onions. Serve in large bowls. This recipe makes very generous servings.

Note: Fresh yakisoba noodles are available in the produce section of many supermarkets.

Typos by Brenda Adams adamsfmle@sprintmail.com; mc post 7/7/97