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)
rice wine
soy sauce
dark soy sauce
sugar
Thai basil
garlic
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.
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.
Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium and cover with a lid. Simmer the wings in the sauce for 15 minutes.
Thicken: Uncover and increase the heat to high. Continue to cook to reduce the sauce a little, about 3 minutes.
Add basil: Add the fresh Thai basil leaves (as much as you want) and stir. Remove the pan from the heat.
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.
Yield
Time
4 people
40 minutes
Type
Level
Main dish
Intermediate
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