THREE CUP CHICKEN
Recipe Summary
- This video demonstrates how to prepare a quick and easy Three Cup Chicken dish in just 15 minutes. It features tender chicken pieces stir-fried with aromatic ginger, garlic, and dried chilies, then simmered in a rich, savory sauce with basil leaves.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Oil as needed
- Sesame oil dashes
- Old ginger 1-inch, sliced
- Garlic 3 cloves, chopped
- Dried red chillies 6, soaked (seeds removed if less spicy desired)
- Chicken drumsticks 2 to 3, cut into pieces
- Light soy sauce 1 tbsp
- Dark soy sauce 1 to 2 tsp
- Shaoxing rice wine 2 to 3 tbsp
- Sugar to taste
- Water as needed
- Salt to taste
- Corn slurry as needed
- Basil leaves from 2 to 3 stalks
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
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
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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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