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Chinese Three Cup Chicken

Chinese Three Cup Chicken: 25-Minute Flavor Explosion

Experience the rich flavors of Chinese Three Cup Chicken, a quick and delicious dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt for flavor enhancement
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for crispy texture
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-frying
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red chili sliced adjust for spice preference
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce for umami flavor
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for nutty flavor
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey to balance flavors
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil for aromatic enhancement

Equipment

  • wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Combine with salt, cornstarch, and white pepper in a mixing bowl. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until combined. Set aside.
  3. Heat the Wok: Place a wok over high heat, add vegetable oil, and heat until shimmering. Add ginger, garlic, red chili, and green onions, stir-fry for 10-15 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Brown the Chicken: Add marinated chicken to the wok. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, browning evenly. Pour in Shaoxing wine to deglaze the pan.
  5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour sauce over the chicken, cook for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the Basil: Stir in Thai basil leaves and let them wilt for a minute. Serve hot over jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is best served immediately over jasmine rice. Adjust spice levels per personal preference.

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