Chicken Oriental

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse, dry and slice fresh mushrooms (5 cups) or drain canned mushrooms, reserving liquid.
2. 2
   In large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil.
3. 3
   Add mushrooms; saute 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove and set aside.
5. 5
   Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
6. 6
   Add chicken; brown.
7. 7
   Remove and set aside.
8. 8
   To skillet, add celery, onion, green pepper and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Mix cornstarch with water or reserved mushroom liquid (makes 2 cups).
10. 10
    Stir in skillet along with soy sauce, salt, ginger and red pepper.
11. 11
    Return chicken, uncovered, until tender, 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Add mushrooms, heat and serve with steamed rice.