Name: Three Cup Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken ((bone-in, skin-on thighs or drumsticks, cut into bite-sized pieces)); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup sesame oil; 1/4 cup rice wine ((or cooking sherry)); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 piece ginger (sliced); 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoon brown sugar ((optional)); 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water; scallions (sliced for garnish)

Three Cup Chicken

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Three Cup Chicken is a popular Taiwanese dish made with chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine, cooked together with basil leaves, garlic, and ginger. The name “Three Cup” refers to the equal ratio of these key ingredients used in the recipe. It’s a flavorful and aromatic dish that is savory, slightly sweet, and pairs well with steamed rice.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Taiwanese

Calories: 552

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken (bone-in, skin-on thighs or drumsticks, cut into bite-sized pieces)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup rice wine (or cooking sherry)
4 cloves garlic minced
1 piece ginger sliced
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
scallions sliced for garnish

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Method

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, and brown sugar (if using). Mix well and set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and ginger slices, stir fry for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the soy sauce mixture and water. Bring to a simmer.
Cover and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Add the fresh basil leaves and stir to combine.
Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with sliced scallions.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 945mgPotassium: 428mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 449IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg

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