The most delicious Taiwanese 3 Cups Chicken 台湾三杯鸡 || Simple Asian Recipe

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: white wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Vinegars can mimic acidity without alcohol.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu and seitan provide plant-based proteins.

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar, stirring to combine.

Add water and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender.

Stir in basil and scallions, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with black pepper and additional soy sauce if needed.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

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