1 1/2 to 2 lbs. boneless & skinned chicken, cut into thin strips
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. bias cut celery
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained & sliced
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen pea pods

Step one: Place all ingredients, except cornstarch, soy sauce and pea pods, in a 3 quart glass casserole. Combine cornstarch and soy sauce in small bowl until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Cover with a glass lid or wax paper.

Step two: Microwave for 15 minutes on high. Stir, and add pea pods. Recover and continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes on high or until meat is fork-tender. Stir to combine pea pods into mixture. Let stand covered for 5 minutes before serving. Serves 4.