How to Make Taiwanese-Style Three Cup Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Taiwanese cuisine, one dish that stands out for its rich and flavorful taste is Three Cup Chicken. This traditional dish is a popular choice in Taiwanese households and is often served during special occasions and gatherings. What sets Taiwanese-Style Three Cup Chicken apart is its unique combination of savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors that come together in perfect harmony. If you're looking to recreate the authentic taste of Taiwan in your own kitchen, look no further th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • ½ cup sesame oil
  • 10 slices fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • ½ cup Chinese rice wine
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 3 dried whole red chilies

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Heat sesame oil in the same skillet. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir until ginger begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Stir in reserved chicken, rice wine, soy sauce, water, and sugar; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until there is only 1/4 cup of liquid left in the skillet, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in basil and chiles; increase heat to medium and continue cooking until liquid is almost gone.
  • Nutrition

    653 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 1554mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 603mg