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Three-Cup Chicken

Name: Three-Cup Chicken
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 leaves basil; 1 bulb garlic; 3 slices old ginger; 1 cup rice wine; 1 cup sesame oil; 1 cup soy sauce; 3 large bunches spring onions; 2 tablespoon sugar; 1 chicken

Ingrédients

basil2 leaves
bulb garlic1
old ginger3 slices
rice wine1 cup
sesame oil1 cup
soy sauce1 cup
spring onions3 large bunches
sugar2 tablespoon
chicken1

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Instructions

Marinate chicken with soy, sesame oil and rice wine.

At least for 6 hours, although overnight is best.Take the chill off the meat.

Heat up some sesame oil in a wok or claypot until it is sizzling hot.Throw in garlic, ginger and spring onions.

Fry briefly till fragrant.

Add in chicken and sear.Keep stir-frying.

Pour in the marinade liquid and the sugar.

Continue to cook on medium.Once you have a rolling boil, cover the wok/claypot and let it simmer over a small flame, until all the liquid has disappeared and the chicken is on the cusp of burning.There should hardly be any gravy left.

The chicken should be caramelised (charred at parts, even) and sizzling when served.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Three Cup Chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to place it in an airtight container to maintain its flavor and freshness.

Yes, you can prepare Three Cup Chicken ahead of time. Cook it fully and then store it in the fridge. Reheat gently before serving for the best flavor.

You should cook Three Cup Chicken for about 15-20 minutes. Ensure the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.

To prevent your Three Cup Chicken from being too salty, reduce the amount of soy sauce or use low-sodium soy sauce. You can also balance flavors with a bit of sugar or additional water.

Absolutely! You can use chicken thighs instead of drumsticks for Three Cup Chicken. Thighs will result in a juicier dish, but adjust cooking time as needed.

Store leftover Three Cup Chicken in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s best to refrigerate it within two hours of cooking for food safety.

Yes, while Thai basil is traditional, you can use other herbs like cilantro or even Italian basil in a pinch. However, the flavor profile will change slightly.

lunch gluten free dairy free lunch main course main dish dinner

Three-Cup Chicken

Ingrédients

basil2 leaves
bulb garlic1
old ginger3 slices
rice wine1 cup
sesame oil1 cup
soy sauce1 cup
spring onions3 large bunches
sugar2 tablespoon
chicken1

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Instructions

Marinate chicken with soy, sesame oil and rice wine.

At least for 6 hours, although overnight is best.Take the chill off the meat.

Heat up some sesame oil in a wok or claypot until it is sizzling hot.Throw in garlic, ginger and spring onions.

Fry briefly till fragrant.

Add in chicken and sear.Keep stir-frying.

Pour in the marinade liquid and the sugar.

The chicken should be caramelised (charred at parts, even) and sizzling when served.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Three Cup Chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to place it in an airtight container to maintain its flavor and freshness.

Yes, you can prepare Three Cup Chicken ahead of time. Cook it fully and then store it in the fridge. Reheat gently before serving for the best flavor.

You should cook Three Cup Chicken for about 15-20 minutes. Ensure the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.

To prevent your Three Cup Chicken from being too salty, reduce the amount of soy sauce or use low-sodium soy sauce. You can also balance flavors with a bit of sugar or additional water.

Absolutely! You can use chicken thighs instead of drumsticks for Three Cup Chicken. Thighs will result in a juicier dish, but adjust cooking time as needed.

Store leftover Three Cup Chicken in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s best to refrigerate it within two hours of cooking for food safety.

Yes, while Thai basil is traditional, you can use other herbs like cilantro or even Italian basil in a pinch. However, the flavor profile will change slightly.