Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji)
Glossy Taiwanese braised chicken simmered in sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine with fragrant Thai basil.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the sesame oil in a clay pot or heavy skillet over medium-low and fry the ginger slices for 3 minutes until the edges curl and dry slightly.
- 2
Add the whole garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes until golden and fragrant, being careful not to burn the sesame oil.
- 3
Raise the heat to medium-high, add the chicken pieces skin-side down, and sear for 5 minutes until browned all over.
- 4
Pour in the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and rock sugar, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce reduces.
- 5
Uncover and cook 3 to 4 minutes more over high heat until the liquid thickens into a glossy glaze clinging to the chicken.
- 6
Turn off the heat, fold in the Thai basil until just wilted and aromatic, and serve straight from the pot with rice.
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