Make Celery Chicken for Dinner

This week's inspiration came from some leftover celery that was taking up too much room in my vegetable drawer. Aside from adding it in small amounts to salads, eating it in sticks, and using it in a mire poix, celery is one of those ingredients that just doesn't seem as versatile as carrots or onions. But with an herbaceous flavor and crisp texture (even after it's been lightly cooked), celery is a delicious veggie that can double as an herb.

Celery seeds are a delightful seasoning for fried chicken, which is where I got the idea to pair it with chicken in this simple stir-fry. To get a bold celery flavor, I dusted the outside of the chicken with celery seeds and potato starch, which not only helps the seeds adhere to the chicken, it also helps to thicken the sauce.

After browning the chicken, it's stir-fried with fresh celery and onions before being finished with a sauce made from a reduction of white wine, chicken stock and mustard. Since it comes together in about 20 minutes, it makes for a delicious weeknight meal served with a rice pilaf, boiled potatoes, or crusty French bread.