Three-Cup Chicken – 三杯雞 – Sybaritica

Three-Cup Chicken, or 三杯雞, is a traditional Chinese dish that is easy to prepare. Here, the Taiwanese practice of adding Basil is used.

Servings: 4 as part of a Chinese Meal

• 1 1/2 1 bs Chicken pieces I used 16 wing-drumettes
• 1/3 cup Sesame Oil
• 1/3 cup Rice Wine
• 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
• 4 tbsp. Sugar
• 6 cloves Garlic cut into thin slices
• 2 thin slices Ginger finely slivered
• 1 bunch Basil about 1 cup or so of leaves
• Vegetable Oil

• Lightly brown the Chicken pieces in a little oil over moderate heat, then set aside.
• Heat the Sesame Oil to a moderate-high temperature in your pan, then add the Garlic and Ginger, followed a minute or two later by the Sugar, Rice Wine and Soy Sauce.
• Bring the Sauce to a bubbling boil and then add the Chicken pieces and continue cooking until the liquid is reduced to 20% of its original volume and is thick and glossy.
• Finish by tossing in the basil leaves and stirring until they are just wilted. Plate and serve immediately.