Chicken with celery sauce

2 servings

20 minutes

Celery sauce chicken is a refined dish of Bulgarian cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken fillet with the fresh aroma of celery. This recipe likely traces back to traditional Balkan cooking, where natural flavors and ease of preparation are valued. Steamed white meat remains juicy, while the celery sauce adds a subtle spiciness. The light sweetness of sugar softens the rich taste of celery, and butter adds a velvety texture. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, especially when paired with fresh vegetables or rice. Its delicate flavor and balanced combination of ingredients make it an ideal choice for those who appreciate the simplicity and elegance of traditional Bulgarian cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 341.3
• Proteins: 24.1g
• Fats: 21.9g
• Carbohydrates: 10.3g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 200 g
• Celery stalk: 2 stem
• Butter: 50 g
• Water: 0.5 glass
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the chicken fillet in a steamer for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 200 g

2. While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. Finely chop the celery stalk into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Celery stalk: 2 stems

3. Pour water into a saucepan, add celery, a pinch of salt, and sugar. Wait for it to boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Celery stalk: 2 stems
   • Water: 0.5 glass
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Add butter. Cook on low heat for another 7 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g

5. Sauté the chicken a bit, slice it, and drizzle with sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 200 g