Ready in

15 mins

Cuisine

Asian · Taiwanese

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

2-3 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

Mild
Recipe by DAPUR 2020 on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Pan and Aromatics

    Heat oil in a pan, then add dashes of sesame oil. Add 1-inch sliced old ginger and until slightly browned and fragrant. Next, add 3 cloves of chopped garlic and 6 soaked dried red chilies (remove seeds if you prefer less spice). until the garlic turns slightly golden.

  2. Cook the Chicken

    Add 2 to 3 cut chicken drumsticks to the pan. Stir fry at medium-high heat until the chicken pieces are half cooked.

  3. Season the Chicken

    Pour in 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce and mix well to coat the chicken. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of dark soy sauce, adjusting the amount based on desired color, and stir fry briskly. Add sugar to taste and stir for a while.

  4. Simmer and Thicken the Sauce

    Add water to the pan to create a saucy consistency and gently stir. Season with salt to taste. Cover the pan and let the chicken for . After , pour corn slurry over the chicken and mix gently until the sauce thickens.

  5. Add Basil and Serve

    Lower the heat. Add basil leaves from 2 to 3 stalks and mix until the leaves turn limp. Turn off the heat and cover the pan for to allow the flavors to meld. Transfer the Three Cup Chicken onto a serving plate.

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  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Soy sauce?

    • Tamari (1:1) — Gluten-free option.
    • Coconut aminos (1:1, milder & sweeter)
    • Worcestershire sauce + a pinch of salt
AllergensThis recipe contains soy and sesame.
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