1/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. diced chicken
1 c. onions
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. celery
1 can water chestnuts, sliced & drained
1 c. hot water
1 can bean sprouts, drained

Melt butter in hot skillet. Add meat; stir and sear quickly (without browning or burning). Add onions and fry for 5 minutes. Add celery, salt, pepper and hot water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add bean sprouts and chestnuts. Mix thoroughly and heat to boiling point. Add thickening; stir lightly and cook 5 minutes.

THICKENING:

1/3 c. cold water
1 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. soy sauce

Serve over rice and fried noodles. Add soy sauce to taste. Serves 4.