Celery Stir-Fried Chicken
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Celery Stir-Fried Chicken

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Celery Stir-Fried Chicken

About This Recipe

This Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken with Celery is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with crisp celery and bold spices for a flavor-packed meal. The chicken is first stir-fried until perfectly dry, then infused with aromatic ginger, scallions, and fiery dried chili peppers. Star anise and Sichuan peppercorns add a warm, numbing depth, while soy sauce enhances the umami richness. A quick stew in water locks in juiciness before finishing with fresh celery (or green peppers for variation) for a satisfying crunch. The result? A glossy, fragrant dish with a perfect balance of heat and savoriness—ready in minutes yet bursting with complex flavors. Ideal for spice lovers, this easy stir-fry brings restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken 300g
The aromatics
  • celery 200g
  • green peppers 100g
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 10g
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • dried chili peppers 2-3 pieces
  • star anise 1 piece
  • Sichuan peppercorns 1 tsp
  • sugar 1 tbsp
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • salt to taste
  • cooking oil 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the chicken into pieces and wash them clean. Wash and cut the celery into segments. Slice the ginger and scallions, and chop the dried chili peppers. Set aside.
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Step 2
Step 2
Heat a wok and add cooking oil. When the oil is 80% hot, add the chicken pieces and stir-fry. Add an appropriate amount of sugar and continue stir-frying until the chicken is dry and free of moisture.
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Step 3
Step 3
Add the sliced scallions, ginger, and chili peppers, along with star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and soy sauce in appropriate amounts. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes to bring out the fragrance.
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Step 4
Step 4
Add water to cover the chicken pieces, add an appropriate amount of salt, cover the lid, and stew for about 10 minutes.
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Step 5
Step 5
After the water has been stewed dry (after about 10 minutes, the water will have almost completely evaporated, and there will still be oil at the bottom of the pot. If you don’t want to stir-fry the celery, you can add other ingredients, such as green peppers…), add the cut celery and stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes before serving.
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Step 6
Step 6
The finished dish should have a bright and shiny appearance, which will increase your appetite.
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Step 7
Step 7
The dish will be finished quickly, and it will be delicious.

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