Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken (三杯鸡)

Poultry, Taiwanese

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: Yield: 3 people Source:

Ingredients

1 lb chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs or a combination of chicken parts

1 tablespoon baking soda to tenderize the chicken, optional

2 tablespoons dark sesame oil or toasted sesame oil

2-inch piece old ginger, peeled and cut into thin pieces

6 cloves garlic, peeled

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons dark sweet soy sauce, kecap manis

1 1/2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine

1 bunch Thai basil leaves

Directions

Cut the chicken into pieces and rub them with the baking soda. Set aside for 10 minutes before rinsing the chicken off with water. Make sure the baking soda is completely rinsed off. Pat dry the chicken pieces and set aside.

Heat up a clay pot on high heat and add the sesame oil. Add the ginger, garlic, and stir-fry until aromatic. Add in the chicken and do a few quick stirs.

Add the soy sauce, dark sweet soy sauce, Shaoxing wine and continue to stir-fry the chicken. Cover 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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving Calories 308Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 93mgSodium 1866mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 1gSugar 7gProtein 19g