SPICY HONEY CHICKEN AND CELERY, SZECHUAN STYLE.

Spicy Honey Chicken and Celery, Szechuan Style. image

Provided by GT in SA

Categories Poultry

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 kg boneless chicken breast, cut in 1 1/2 inc cubes
5 celery ribs, peeled and cut in 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup light soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons ground szechwan pepper (may be substituted by 1/2 t cayenne)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.7, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 160, Sodium 2250.5, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 11, Protein 56.7