Best 7 Chicken And Celery Stir Fry Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient with our delectable Chicken and Celery Stir-Fry, an iconic dish that embodies the essence of Chinese cuisine. This symphony of flavors is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, crisp celery, and an array of aromatic spices, all enveloped in a savory sauce that dances on your palate.

In our comprehensive guide, we present three variations of this classic dish, each offering a unique twist on the traditional recipe. The first recipe stays true to the classic combination of chicken, celery, and soy sauce, while the second adds a touch of heat with the inclusion of chili peppers. The third recipe introduces a burst of tropical flavors with the addition of pineapple and bell peppers.

Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of the original stir-fry or crave a more adventurous flavor profile, our collection of recipes has something to satisfy every palate. So embark on this culinary adventure and savor the tantalizing flavors of Chicken and Celery Stir-Fry, a dish that is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH CELERY, CARROT AND CASHEW



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This Chicken Stir Fry recipe Japanese-style Chinese dish. The flavour was modified to suit to Japanese palate - no garlic. You can consume a large amount of celery in this recipe. Carrots and cashew nuts add the colour and extra flavour to the dish. The sauce is thick and clear.See Suggested Meal below.

Provided by Yumiko

Categories     Main

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

200g / 0.4lb chicken thigh fillets cut into thin strips ((note 1))
250g / 0.6lb celery cut diagonally to 5cm / 2" long pieces (, 5mm / 3/16" thick)
100g / 3.5oz carrot diagonally sliced thinly ((3mm / ⅛" thick))
70g / 2.5oz roasted cashew nuts ((unsalted))
1 tbsp oil
Salt & pepper
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornflour/corn starch
60ml / 2oz water
¼ tsp chicken stock powder
½ tsp sake
¼ tsp soy sauce
⅛ tsp salt

Steps:

  • Add cornflour to a small bowl and gradually add water to dilute it completely. Then add the remaining Sauce ingredients and mix well.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat.
  • Add chicken pieces, season with salt & pepper and cook for 1.5 to 2 minutes until the chicken pieces start browning a bit.
  • Add celery and carrot. Cook for 1.5 minutes, then add cashew nuts. Stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add the sauce (note 2) and stir quickly as the sauce will thicken fast. Ensure that sauce coats each piece of stir fry ingredients.
  • Add the sesame oil and quickly stir. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN AND CELERY STIR-FRY



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This spicy stir-fry has an Asian flavor and can be served with rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2)
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound celery (8 to 10 large stalks), thinly sliced on the diagonal (about 5 cups)
3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly slivered lengthwise
1 jalapeno chile, red or green, slivered lengthwise (ribs and seeds removed, for less heat, if desired)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
4 scallions, cut in 3-inch lengths

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into thin strips, 2 1/2 to 3 inches long. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg white, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper until smooth. Add chicken strips, and toss to coat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of coated chicken strips to skillet; cook, turning once, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add another tablespoon vegetable oil to skillet, and brown remaining chicken in same manner.
  • Add celery, ginger, and jalapeno to remaining oil in skillet (add additional oil, if necessary); cook, tossing, until celery is crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar in with vegetables. Add scallions and cooked chicken; toss, until combined and heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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A quick and easy dish to prepare, this chicken stir-fry is packed with veggies. Try adding bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, snap peas, or any of your favorite vegetables. Serve it with white or brown rice, or noodles.

Provided by Katie Sechrist

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups white rice
4 cups water
⅔ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 green bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 head broccoli, broken into florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 onion, cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and corn starch in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Mix ginger, garlic, and red pepper into sauce; coat chicken with marinade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bell pepper, water chestnuts, broccoli, carrots, and onion until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and keep warm.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, reserving liquid. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken until slightly pink on the inside, about 2 minutes per side; return vegetables and reserved marinade to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.5 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Cholesterol 161.4 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 67.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1790.4 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

CHICKEN HONEY NUT STIR FRY



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A simple yet elegant chicken dish, stir fried with carrots, celery and an orange honey sauce. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 20 minutes

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¾ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¼ cup cashews
¼ cup minced green onions

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a wok over high heat. Add the carrots and celery and stir fry for 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, then add the chicken and stir fry for 5 more minutes.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch into the orange juice. Mix in the soy sauce, honey and ginger. Add this sauce to the wok and cook over medium heat until thickened. Top with the cashews and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 529.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"This is a tasty, healthy meal that everyone in my house enjoys!" reports Lori Schlecht of Wimbledon, North Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced celery (1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1/2-in. strips; place in a resealable plastic bag. Add cornstarch and toss to coat. Combine the soy sauce, ginger and garlic powder; add to bag and shake well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm. , Add remaining oil; stir- fry the broccoli, celery, carrots and onion for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add water and bouillon. Return chicken to pan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 14g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN & CELERY



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Stir-Fried Chicken & Celery is one of the best Chinese recipes that I know. Simple, quick, healthy, and VERY tasty, it can be prepared with ease for lunch and dinner. Did you Know? Celery was initially used as medicine in the treatment of toothache, insomnia, hypertension, anxiety, arthritis, rheumatism, and to purify the blood.

Provided by Susan Anne Dale

Categories     All Recipes | Food & Drinks,Dinner,Healthy Recipes,In Season Recipes,Lunch and Snacks

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Chicken Breast: 12 oz
Celery Stalk: 2 cups
Carrots: 1 cup
Scallions: 1 Tablespoon fresh
Ginger: 1 Tablespoon
Chicken Broth: 1 cup low-sodium
Soy Sauce: 1 Tablespoon lite
Garlic: 1 Tablespoon
Cornstarch: 1 Tablespoon
Rice Vinegar: 2 Tablespoons
Vegetable Oil: 1 Tablespoon
Sesame Oil: 1/2 Tablespoon
Sesame: 1 Tablespoon

Steps:

  • Cut into strips the chicken breasts and carrots, slice the celery and scallions, mince the ginger and garlic, and toast the sesame.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or sauté pan. Add ginger, garlic, and scallions, and stir fry briefly until cooked, but not brown, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Add celery and carrots, and continue to cook gently until the celery begins to soften.
  • In a bowl, mix cornstarch with chicken broth, and add to the pan. Add rice vinegar, and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower temperature to a gentle simmer.
  • Add chicken, and stir continually for 5-8 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds, and mix gently. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187, Fat 7.4g, SaturatedFat 1g, Cholesterol 54mg, Sodium 341mg, Carbohydrate 8.3g, Fiber 1.8g, Sugar 2.4g, Protein 19.7g

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Make and share this Chicken Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1/2 inch strips; place in a resealable plastic bag.
  • Add cornstarch and toss to coat.
  • Combine soy sauce, ginger, and garlic powder; add to bag and shake well.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil; stirfry chicken until no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove and keep warm.
  • Add remaining oil; stir fry broccoli, celery, carrots, and onion for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Add water and bouillon.
  • Return chicken to pan.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 75.6, Sodium 814, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3, Protein 27.9

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will allow you to easily stir-fry the chicken and vegetables without overcrowding the pan.
  • Cook the chicken in batches: If you're using a lot of chicken, cook it in batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the pan and cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken should be cooked until it is no longer pink in the center, but be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to mix and match different vegetables in your stir-fry. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really brings a stir-fry together. Be sure to use a sauce that is flavorful and complements the other ingredients.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fries are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will ensure that the vegetables are still crisp and the chicken is tender and juicy.

Conclusion:

Chicken and celery stir-fry is a quick, easy, and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal, give chicken and celery stir-fry a try.

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