Taiwanese Three-Cup Chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp. sesame oil
  • One 2 to 3-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced into approximately 12 coins,
  • 12 cloves of garlic, peeled
  • 4 whole scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 dried red peppers or 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
  • 2-pounds chicken thighs, boneless or bone-in, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp. light brown sugar
  • ½ cup rice wine
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves or regular basil leaves
  • White ice, cooked per package directions

Instructions
 

  • Heat a wok, over high heat, and add 2 tablespoons sesame oil.
  • When the oil shimmers, add the ginger, garlic, scallions and peppers; cook until fragrant; approximately 2 minutes.
  • Scrape the aromatics to the sides of the wok; add remaining oil and allow to heat through.
  • Add the chicken, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and crisping at the edges; approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add sugar and stir to combine; then add the rice wine and soy sauce; bring just to a boil.
  • Lower the heat; simmer until the sauce has reduced and started to thicken; approximately 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add the basil; stir to combine.
  • Serve with white rice.
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