Three Cup Chicken
Three Cup Chicken is a mouthwatering Taiwanese dish that marries the rich flavors of soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh basil with tender chicken. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a fragrant masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil (preferably toasted)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and ginger finely while cutting chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown. Pour in soy sauce and sprinkle brown sugar over the top to create a glaze.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in fresh basil just before serving to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider incorporating bell peppers or broccoli into the dish.- To make it vegetarian-friendly, substitute chicken with firm tofu or seitan.- Serve with steamed jasmine rice or stir-fried greens for a balanced meal.