3 cups Chicken (三杯鸡). The name three cup chicken (三杯鸡) comes from the three key ingredients in the recipe: Sesame oil. A true and authentic Taiwanese three cup chicken calls for basil leaves, the soul of the dish that lends an exotic aroma and minty nuance to the taste. 'Three Cup Chicken', a classic Taiwanese recipe which is a personal favourite and easy to cook after a long day at work. Originally, "three cup" refers to the equal usage of three main condiments: sesame oil, soy sauce and rice wine.

Then, fresh basil is added for the finishing touch. I've found a way to preserve this authentic flavor while using a simpler cut of chicken. Sanbeiji is a popular chicken dish in Chinese cuisine and one of the most iconic dishes of Jiangxi cuisine. You can cook 3 cups Chicken (三杯鸡) using 9 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of 3 cups Chicken (三杯鸡)

It's of Chicken legs (cut into pieces).
You need 4 tbsp of sesame oil.
You need 4 tbsp of shao xing wine (GF).
You need 4 tbsp of soya sauce (GF).
It's 10 slices of ginger (thinly sliced).
It's 4 of gloves garlic (whole).
It's 10 of basil leaves.
You need 2 of red chilies (sliced).
You need 2 tbsp of white sugar.

The dish originates from the Jiangxi province of southern China, and is a specialty of Ningdu. The dish has become especially popular in Taiwan, being introduced to the island by the Hakka people. Three Cup Chicken is one of the classic Taiwanese favorites! The fragrant sauce is the soul of this signature dish.

3 cups Chicken (三杯鸡) step by step

In a large pot, add sesame oil and ginger in cook for another 10 mins..
In another bowl, marinate chicken with soya sauce..
Add garlic and white part of spring onion into the pot cook for about 2 mins..
Reduce the heat and move the ingredients in the wok to the side. add chicken in..
Leave the chicken and do not move them too much, let them settle and cook for about 3 mins. Flip them to cook on both sides..
Increase the heat and mix all ingredients together..
Add 2 tbsp soya sauce and chilies paste (optional)..
Add 2 tbsp of shaoxing wine and 1 tbsp sugar..
Add half cup of water in..
Do not cover the lid and cook for 15 mins for the water to evaporate..
Add green spring onion, cut chillies, and basil leaves in..
Serve..

Deliciously savory, slightly sweet with a wee bit of. Three-cup chicken (San Bei Ji 三杯鸡) is original from Jiangxi province. Now it is famous in Taiwan. For my Three Cup Chicken, I like adding a little extra rice wine for the flavor and sweetness it imparts. The additional liquid allows you to cook the chicken for a bit longer, making it more tender, without burning it.