Black Pepper Chicken with Celery

17m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until it turns golden brown and cooked through, usually about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  3. 3Add the minced garlic in to skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the sliced onion and celery to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
  5. 5Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables.
  6. 6Cover the with the lid for 1-2 minutes.
  7. 7Add the chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat everything evenly. If the sauce is too thick, you can add some chicken broth or water to thin it out.
  8. 8Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables nicely.
  9. 9Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soya sauce
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 0.25 cup oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soya sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1.5 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

skillet or wok