Three-Cup Chicken Recipe

Name: Three-Cup Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 2-to-3-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced into coins, approximately 12; 12 cloves of garlic, peeled; 4 whole scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 dried red peppers or 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless or bone-in, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 tablespoon unrefined or light brown sugar; 1/2 cup rice wine; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves or regular basil leaves

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 2-to-3-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced into coins, approximately 12
12 cloves of garlic, peeled
4 whole scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 dried red peppers or 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless or bone-in, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon unrefined or light brown sugar
1/2 cup rice wine
1/4 cup light soy sauce
2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves or regular basil leaves

1
Heat a wok over high heat, and add 2 tablespoons sesame oil.
2
When the oil shimmers, add the ginger, garlic, scallions and peppers, and cook until fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
3
Scrape the aromatics to the sides of the wok, add remaining oil and allow to heat through.
4
Add the chicken, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and crisping at the edges, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Add sugar, and stir to combine, then add the rice wine and soy sauce, and bring just to a boil.
6
Lower the heat, then simmer until the sauce has reduced and started to thicken, approximately 15 minutes.
7
Turn off the heat, add the basil and stir to combine.
8
Serve with white rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 2-to-3-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced into coins, approximately 12, 12 cloves of garlic, peeled, 4 whole scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Three-Cup Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Three-Cup Chicken

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