Description
Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken is a flavorful dish made with chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, and basil. It is known for its rich taste and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup rice wine
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 2–3 red chilies, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic, ginger, and chilies; sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides.
- Pour in soy sauce and rice wine; stir well.
- Add sugar and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add basil leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chilies for spice preference.
- Use fresh basil for best flavor.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg