Name: Stovetop Maple Chicken Hot Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon avocado oil, light olive oil, or coconut oil; 1½ lbs (680 g) chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into large chunks; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large stalk celery, chopped; 1 smallish celeriac, peeled and chopped (about 1½ cups chopped); 1 cup chopped mushrooms, any kind you like; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger; 4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium chicken stock; ¼ cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup; 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (see Note); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon five-spice powder; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more or less to taste; 2 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced (for garnish); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)