Shredded Chicken with Celery
Shredded Chicken with Celery – the tender chicken breast contrasts with the crunchy texture of the celery, and the red chilies add color and flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 4
- 3 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white beaten
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon peanut oil
- 3 celery stalks cut into fine strips
- 1 or 2 red chilies seeded and cut into fine strips
- 1 green onion cut into fine strips
- few strips of fresh ginger cut into fine strips
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon white wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Using a sharp knife, thinly shred the chicken. In a bowl, mix together a pinch of salt, the egg white and the cornstarch. Stir in the chicken.
Heat the peanut oil in a preheated wok. Add the chicken and stir to separate the shreds. When the chicken turns white, remove with a strainer and drain. Keep warm.
Add the celery, chilies, green onion and ginger to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, remaining salt, sugar and white wine. Cook for 1 minute, then add the sesame oil and stir.
Serve hot.