Plated on a pristine white dish, the celery chicken sparks interest with vibrant green celery slivers and deeply caramelized chicken slices. Roasted sesame peanuts add specks of earthy brown sprinkled throughout, with a final drizzle of dark sauce bringing everything together. A side of lightly steamed jasmin rice on one third of the dish provides a soothing white contrast.

Stir-Fried Celery Chicken with Roasted Sesame Peanuts

Name: Stir-Fried Celery Chicken with Roasted Sesame Peanuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: celery, 200 gm julienne cut; chicken breast, 400 gm thinly sliced; light soy sauce, 3 tbsp; dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp; roasted sesame peanuts, 2 tbsp; ginger, 1 tsp minced; garlic, 2 cloves minced; red onions, 100 gm thinly sliced; sesame oil, 2 tbsp; white sugar, 1 tsp; ground black pepper, to taste; jasmin rice, 200 gm steamed

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Stir-frying

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: September 03, 2024

This fusion dish brings together the crispy freshness of celery with a hint of Asian flavors and the rich protein of chicken, cooked to perfection. Brine-infused chicken thinly sliced and stir-fried with slivers of celery, garnished with roasted peanuts, provides a taste that's truly global. Celery not just adds a beautiful crunch but also imparts a subtle aroma to the dish, making it incredibly appetizing.

Ingredients (for 4)

Celery - 200 gm - julienne cut
Chicken breast - 400 gm - thinly sliced
Light soy sauce - 3 tbsp
Dark soy sauce - 1 tbsp
Roasted sesame peanuts - 2 tbsp
Ginger - 1 tsp - minced
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Red onions - 100 gm - thinly sliced
Sesame oil - 2 tbsp
White sugar - 1 tsp
Ground black pepper - to taste
Jasmin rice - 200 gm - steamed

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍗🥣⏲️

Marinate the chicken with light soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, white sugar, and ground black pepper. Let rest for 15-20 minutes.
Step 2 - 🔥🍳🍗

Heat 1 tbsp of sesame oil, add the marinated chicken and stir fry until fully cooked and brown.
Step 3 - 🧅🍳🟣

In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and stir fry the sliced red onions until they are soft.
Step 4 - 🥦🍳🔥

Add julienned celery to the pan and stir fry it until it's crisp yet slightly tender.
Step 5 - 🍗🍳🥘

Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and sprinkle the dark soy sauce over it. Toss everything together to combine all the flavours.
Step 6 - 🥜🥣🍲

Just before serving, top the dish with roasted sesame peanuts for an added crunch.
Step 7 - 🍽️🍗🍚

Serve this delicious Stir-Fried Celery Chicken with a side of warm steamed Jasmine rice.

Additional

Get your kids involved by having them help mix the chicken marinade. Jazz up the dish with few pieces of red chili for an extra kick. If you're a vegetarian, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh, it's just as delicious and protein-packed!