Three Cup Chicken
Ingredients
- Chicken thigh · boneless2 lb
- Sesame oil3 tbsp
- Garlic20
- Ginger5
- Chili pepper3
- Shaoxing wine⅓ cups
- Soy sauce3 tbsp
- Rock sugar2 tbsp
- Dark soy sauce1 tbsp
- Thai basil · cooked, for serving1 handful
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into pieces about 2 inches across and set aside.
- Heat a medium wok over medium. Add the sesame oil and let it heat for about 30 seconds.
- Add the garlic, ginger and chiles. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is about 50% cooked or turns pale white, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, rock sugar and dark soy sauce. Reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked, firm and bouncy.
- Uncover, raise the heat to medium-high and stir until the sauce slightly thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Add the fresh chilies and Thai basil. Serve with hot rice or noodles.
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