Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken

Name: Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sesame oil; 1 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into 12 to 15 thick discs; 12 to 15 whole cloves garlic; 4 whole scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 to 3 small fresh red chilies, halved or sliced; 1 cup rice wine; 1 cup light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 cups packed fresh Thai basil leaves

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup sesame oil
1 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into 12 to 15 thick discs
12 to 15 whole cloves garlic
4 whole scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 to 3 small fresh red chilies, halved or sliced
1 cup rice wine
1 cup light soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups packed fresh Thai basil leaves

Directions

1

Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2

Add the ginger, garlic, scallions, and chilies, and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute.
3

Add the chicken pieces and lightly brown, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.
4

Add the rice wine and soy sauce and bring to a boil.
5

Reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the chicken pieces are cooked through and the sauce has slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
6

Stir in the sugar until just dissolved.
7

Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
8

Serve immediately.