Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji) - Marion's Kitchen

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: white wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

White wine vinegar offers acidity without alcohol.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a neutral flavor.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrition and can be more accessible.

Heat cooking 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 cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil, stirring to coat the chicken.

Add sugar and black pepper, then mix well to combine all ingredients.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add scallions and red chili, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Stir in fresh basil just before serving, allowing it to wilt.

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