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Three Cup Chicken Recipe

Three Cup Chicken Recipe

Three Cup Chicken is a classic Taiwanese dish made with chicken cooked in a savory sauce made from equal parts soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine. Here's a simple recipe:
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Wok or skillet
  • Cutting Board and Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving plates or bowls

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken
  • 1 bunch of Thai basil leaves
  • 1 tbp cooking oil
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1- inch piece of ginger
  • 2-3 red chilies
  • 2 tbps soy sauce
  • 2 tbps sesame oil
  • 2 tbps rice wine
  • 1 tbp sugar

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and red chilies. Stir-fry until fragrant.
    Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and red chilies. Stir-fry until fragrant.
  • Add chicken pieces and cook until they start to brown.
    Add chicken pieces and cook until they start to brown.
  • Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, and sugar in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
    Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, and sugar in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
  • Stir well to combine and let it simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Add Thai basil leaves and cook for another minute until wilted.
  • Serve hot with rice.
    Serve hot with rice.

Notes

Make sure to cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and easy serving.
Adjust the amount of red chilies according to your preference for spice level.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 2g