Microwave setting: High 100%. Microwave cooking time: About 12 minutes.

For 4 servings you will need:

1 lb. chicken breasts, skinned and boned
1 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. sherry or chicken broth
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 med. red onion, thinly sliced
2 c. broccoli flowerets
1 c. peeled broccoli stems, cut julienne
1 red or green pepper, seeded, cut into strips

SAUCE:

2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 tbsp. grated fresh ginger root
1/4 c. Oriental oyster sauce
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
2 tsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch

1. Cut chicken into 1/2 inch strips. Combine cornstarch and sherry. Add chicken and turn to coat.

2. Pour the oil into a wide micro-safe glass bowl.

3. Microwave at High power for 1 minute. Add the chicken.

4. Microwave at High power for 2 minutes. Stir to mix.

5. Microwave at High power for 2 to 3 minutes longer until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken.

6. Add vegetables to the bowl. Cover.

7. Microwave at High power for 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp.

8. While vegetables cook, mix the sauce ingredients. Add to the hot vegetables. Stir to blend.

9. Microwave at High power until sauce is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.

10. Return chicken to vegetables. Microwave at High power until chicken is hot. Mix until blended. Serve immediately.