Three Cup Chicken

(San Bei Ji)

three cup chicken

San (三) = 3 Bei (杯) = cup Ji (鸡) = chicken Traditionally, it uses one cup of each liquid – soy sauce, rice wine, & sesame oil. The modern adaptation doesn't  require an exact amount. 

chicken wings

oil

ginger

sesame oil

dried red chili (optional)

Ingredients

rice wine

soy sauce

dark soy sauce

sugar

Thai basil

garlic

Step 1

Brown chicken: Heat oil and sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown chicken wings until slightly golden. Add the garlic and ginger slices; toss well.

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Step 2

Add sauces: Splash in some rice wine. Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and dried chilies (optional); toss well until all the wings are coated.

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Step 3

Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium and cover with a lid. Simmer the wings in the sauce for 15 minutes.

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Step 4

Thicken: Uncover and increase the heat to high. Continue to cook to reduce the sauce a little, about 3 minutes.

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Step 5

Add basil: Add the fresh Thai basil leaves (as much as you want) and stir. Remove the pan from the heat.

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Step 6

Add sesame oil: Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before you serve. The sauce will thicken more as it rests.

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Three Cup Chicken

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Yield

Time

4 people

40 minutes

Type

Level

Main dish

Intermediate

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