Spicy Honey Chicken and Celery

Submitted by Chef #520325

"A zesty dish that puts leftover Super Bowl celery to work."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut to 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 5 celery ribs, cut to 1 inch pieces
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄3 cup light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

directions

1. Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch to coat.
2. Heat oil in wok or skillet, stir-fry celery pieces over high heat for 1 minute and set aside.
3. Add more oil to pan if required and quickly brown chicken pieces with garlic. Work in two batches if necessary.
4. Return celery and chicken to pan, combine and add rest of the ingredients, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked, approximately 3 minutes.
5. Serve with steamed rice.

Reviews

[laura_brehm]

I needed to get rid of some celery and this was a great way to do it. Thanks for passing on the recipe!