Chicken Breast With Hot Pepper Jelly

Step 1: Pound chicken breast to an even thickness.

Step 2: Cut celery stalks into 2 inch long "matchsticks".

Step 3: In a small bowl, combine the pepper jelly and mustard, set aside.

Step 4: Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper.

Step 5: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, when foam cooks down, add chicken breast.

Step 6: Cook 5 minutes on each side.

Step 7: Tilt the skillet and pour off most of the fat.

Step 8: Add 1 tbs. water and shake skillet to loosen browned chicken bits.

Step 9: Push chicken to one side of skillet.

Step 10: Add celery sticks, stirring for 1 minute.

Step 11: Add pepper jelly mixture and lemon juice.

Step 12: Shake to coat the chicken with the sauce.

Step 13: Cook until the sauce is reduced to just a glaze. (30-40 seconds).

Step 14: Transfer chicken to a serving dish and garnish the top with the celery matchsticks.