Indulge in Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken, sizzling with garlic, basil, and a rich soy-sesame glaze!
Author:Genio Ng
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:2 Servings 1x
Category:Chicken
Method:Easy
Cuisine:Taiwanese
Ingredients
Scale
450g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1½ tbsp sesame oil
4 slices ginger
8–10 cloves garlic, sliced
4 Thai chilis
2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
2 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp MSG
? cup Thai basil leaves
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, brown sugar, and MSG. Set aside.
Heat sesame oil in a pan over high heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and chilis, and stir-fry until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
Pour in the sauce mixture, stir to coat evenly, then cover and simmer over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Add the Thai basil and stir-fry for another minute, allowing the aroma to infuse.
Serve hot with steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.