Taiwanese 3 Cup Chicken Recipe | 三杯鸡

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: white wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Vinegars provide acidity with less cost.

basil

🥗Healthier: Thai basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach adds a fresh element at a lower cost.

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

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

Increase heat to high; add chicken pieces and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil; stir to combine.

Add sugar and black pepper; mix well.

Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add basil and green onions; stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Thicken sauce with cornstarch mixed in water, if desired; stir until sauce is glossy.

Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Cooking Techniques

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