Chinese Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji)
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Vikalinka · by Julia Frey of Vikalinka

Chinese Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING25M COOK
CAL 19%·PRO 60%
CARBS 13G14% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC4G OTHER9G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 22G52% OF CAL
4G SAT18G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Chinese three cup chicken features tender, juicy chicken thighs in a dark, syrupy sauce laced with ginger, garlic, and red chili, finished with fresh basil. Bold and aromatic with a perfect balance of heat and depth. A restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 4
  • 600g / 1½ lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp cornstarch ((cornflour))
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger (peeled and cut into round coin sized slices)
  • 4 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 1 red chilli (sliced)
  • 2 green onions (cut into 2 inch pieces)
  • 2-3 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 75ml / 1/3 cup light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tsp sugar (or honey)
  • 5-6 Thai basil leaves (whole)
  • 1 tbsp Chinese chilli oil (to serve)
PREP
10M
SODIUM
1389MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.