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Three Cup Chicken
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Three Cup Chicken

San Bei Ji, or Three Cup Chicken, is a Taiwanese braise with equal parts soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine.

Prep 15minCook 25min3 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken thigh into bite-size pieces and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Heat sesame oil and saute ginger and garlic until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add chicken and sear until lightly browned.

  4. 4

    Add soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar, then simmer over medium heat.

  5. 5

    When sauce thickens, add basil and toss for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Turn off heat and serve hot immediately.

Tips

Keeping the skin on gives richer flavor.
Do not over-reduce, or the sauce can turn too salty.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
540
kcal
Protein
36
g
Carbs
9
g
Fat
39
g

Adjust Servings

2servings
servings

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