Ingredients

  • 1 lb. mushrooms or 2 (6 to 8 oz.) cans sliced mushrooms
  • 5 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 qt. diagonally sliced celery
  • 1 1/2 lb. boned chicken breast or thighs, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 1 1/2 c. sliced onion
  • 4 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 1/4 tsp. ground ginger

Method

  • Rinse, dry and slice fresh mushrooms (5 cups) or drain canned mushrooms, reserving liquid.
  • In large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil.
  • Add mushrooms; saute 5 minutes.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add chicken; brown.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • To skillet, add celery, onion, green pepper and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch with water or reserved mushroom liquid (makes 2 cups).
  • Stir in skillet along with soy sauce, salt, ginger and red pepper.
  • Return chicken, uncovered, until tender, 10 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms, heat and serve with steamed rice.