Halloween bat wing pasta

4 servings

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KEYWORDS: HALLOWEEN, KIDS

Joyce Steins, who is the owner of Le Bar Bat and Cafe Iguana in New York City, appeared on "Live" at Halloween with her solution to 'treat overdose' - give the kids a hearty and helathy dinner they love that will fill them up enough to delay a candy binge. As honorary Bat Lady of the day, Joyce said the peanut butter and to bowtie shaped pasta in this recipe are the key ingredients that give you the edge in tempting your little ghosts and goblins. 3 tbsp plus 1 tsp vegetable oil ¾ lb uncooked chicken, diced salt and pepper to taste 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ¾ cup chicken broth 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 cup peanut butter ¼ cup sesame paste 2 tsp soy sauce 1 lb bowtie pasta, cooked and drained ½ cucumber, peeled and chopped ½ cup plain peanuts, chopped 2 scallions, finely chopped In a large saucepan, heat 3 tbsp of the oil over medium high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes, or until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper. In another saucepan, heat the remaining teaspoon of oil over medium high heat. Cook the garlic for about 1 minute, or until lightly golden, stirring constantly.

Add the chicken broth and the sugar and bring to a boil. Gradually add the peanut butter, stirring constatnly until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in the sesame paste and soy sauce until smooth. Add the peanut butter sauce to the chicken and simmer for about 5 mintues. Mixin the pasta "bat wings" and toss to coat.

Sprinkle the top with cucumber, peanuts and scallions. Makes 4-6 servings. Origin: Cooking with Regis & Kathie Lee. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Nov/94.

Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 11-18-94

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