# Three-Cup Chicken

A flavor-packed velvety chicken dish, less saucy and more glaze-like, served over rice.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 small knob ginger
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 scallions
- 3 dried chilis
- 1 lb dark meat chicken
- 1 tbsp brown or coconut sugar
- 1 1/3 cup rice wine
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves

## Instructions

1. Fry aromatics (ginger, garlic, scallions, and chilis) in 2/3 of the sesame oil over high heat for 1-2 minutes.
2. Add chicken and cook until it starts to brown.
3. Sprinkle in sugar, then add rice wine and soy sauce. Stir and simmer until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
4. Stir in basil leaves.
5. Serve over rice, noodles, or your preferred side dish.

## Equipment

- wok or large frying pan
- knife

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdjTkncR/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3239fe71-b2df-42b2-a71c-3aa116ebc21a
- Extracted: 2025-05-04

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