Description
Three cup chicken brings Taiwan’s sizzling flavor straight to your kitchen, blending aromatic basil, ginger, and soy sauce in a quick, mouthwatering stir-fry that’ll make your taste buds dance with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 g chicken
- 1 bunch Thai basil leaves
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2–3 red chilies
Oils and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Aromatics:
- 1-inch piece ginger
Instructions
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into a wok, warming it over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Crush and mince 6 garlic cloves, peel and slice the 1-inch ginger piece, and chop 2-3 red chilies into small rings.
- Toss the garlic, ginger, and chilies into the hot oil, stirring quickly for 30-45 seconds until their aroma fills your kitchen.
- Cut 500 g chicken into bite-sized pieces and add them to the fragrant mixture, spreading them across the wok’s surface.
- Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes, turning pieces to ensure even browning and a golden exterior.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons each of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine, plus 1 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, allowing it to bubble and coat each piece evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and chicken cooks completely.
- Pluck fresh Thai basil leaves from the stem and scatter them across the dish, stirring for an additional 45-60 seconds.
- Transfer the steaming three-cup chicken to a serving plate, ensuring you capture all the aromatic sauce.
Notes
- Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even browning and tender meat.
- Select bone-in chicken thighs for more flavor, or use boneless chicken for a quicker preparation.
- Adjust the heat level by reducing or increasing the number of red chilies according to your spice preference.
- Fresh Thai basil makes a significant difference in the dish’s authentic taste, so try to source it from an Asian grocery store if possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg