Three Cup Chicken [Video]
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 Tbsp sesame oil or toasted sesame oil
- 2 inch old ginger peeled and cut into thin pieces
- 6 cloves garlic peeled
- 1½ Tbsp soy sauce
- 1½ Tbsp dark sweet soy sauce kecap manis
- 1½ Tbsp 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.
