Three Cup Chicken
This easy and authentic Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji) recipe is a Taiwanese classic made with soy sauce, sesame oil, and Shaoxing wine. Juicy, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect home-style dish for weeknight dinners or weekend comfort meals.
Servings: 3 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken drumsticks chicken thighs or a combination of chicken parts, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or toasted sesame oil
- 2 inch old ginger peeled and cut into thin pieces
- 6 cloves garlic peeled
- 1½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons dark sweet soy sauce kecap manis
- 1½ tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 bunch Thai basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat a clay pot over high heat and add the sesame oil. Add the chicken and stir-fry until the surface becomes slightly crispy and golden brown.
- Push the chicken to one side and add the ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until aromatic, then mix well to combine.
- Add the soy sauce, dark sweet soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Mix well to combine, then cover with the lid, lower the heat, and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the basil leaves and stir well with the chicken. Dish out and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 3people | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg