Quick Chick

14 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Ready In: 35 min

“Chicken simmered with celery, onion, mushrooms and soy sauce. This is a quick meal my kids have always called 'popcorn' chicken. Serve with rice, if desired.” - by Kathy Miller

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup chopped celery
2 onions, sliced, separated into rings
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, with liquid
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken until all sides are well browned, then stir in the celery, onions, mushrooms with liquid and soy sauce. Cover skillet and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until celery is tender and chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
129 cal
6%

Fat
3.8 g
6%

Carbs
8.2 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Pam-3BoysMama

Apr. 8, 2011

"This was good and simple enough. I used fresh mushrooms and a little bit of chicken broth to replace the mushroom liquid. The finished dish isn’t the prettiest to look at. It would benefit from some a..." See moredded color. If I make this again, I would probably add some red and green peppers."

LOVECED

Dec. 9, 2004

"I served this with white rice and the whole family loved it--it was quick and easy but SO tasty!..." See more"

ZAKKIE

Jul. 19, 2008

"Of the 3 adults (kid wouldn't try it) at the table, 2 gave it a 3 (not enough taste, not attractive) and 1 gave it a 5. It was too watery so if I make it next time, I will drain the mushrooms. I wou..." See moreld also add a touch of cornstarch to the soy sauce to make more of a coating for the chicken and veggies. Garnishing with chopped green onions would help with the appearance."

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