The classic Three-Cup Chicken gets its name from the key seasonings: one cup of soy sauce, one cup of rice wine, and one cup of sesame oil. Combined with ginger, garlic, and Thai basil, it’s packed with rich flavors that make it irresistible—perfect with a bowl of rice!
Portion: 2-3
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 pieces of chicken thighs
- 8 slices of ginger
- 10 cloves of garlic
- 1-2 chili peppers
- 1 handful of Thai basil
- 1 tablespoon rock sugar
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice wine
Instructions:
- Pan-fry the chicken thigh pieces until cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside. Keep the remaining oil in the pan.
- Add ginger slices and garlic to the pan and sauté until golden and fragrant. Add rock sugar and stir until melted.
- Return the chicken thighs to the pan and stir to coat evenly.
- Add all remaining seasonings and stir-fry until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Add Thai basil and chili peppers, mix well, then immediately turn off the heat. Serve hot.
