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Three Cup Chicken
Chicken thighs cook in a glossy sticky sauce of sesame oil, soy sauce, apple juice, garlic, ginger, and Taiwanese basil.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~560 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 30 min cook
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 900 g Chicken thigh
- 0.3 glass(~60 ml) Sesame oil
- 0.3 glass(~60 ml) Soy sauce
- 0.3 glass(~60 ml) Apple juice
- 10 clove Garlic
- 8 slice Fresh ginger
- 3 pcs Dried chili
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Rock sugar or brown sugar
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Taiwanese basil or Thai basil
- 3 sprig Spring onion
- 4 glass(~800 ml) Steamed rice
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the boneless chicken thigh into large bite-size pieces.
- 2
Heat the sesame oil over medium in a wide pan and toast the ginger, garlic, and chili for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 3
Add the chicken and sauté 6 minutes until all sides take color.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the soy sauce, apple juice, and sugar.
- 5
Cook the chicken in the sauce with the lid ajar for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 6
Uncover and reduce 5 more minutes until the sauce is sticky and glossy.
5 min05:00 - 7
Add the basil and stir 30 seconds until it wilts.
30 sec00:30 - 8
Serve right away with spring onion and rice.
💡 Tip: Adding the basil at the very end lets the leaves release their aroma into the sauce without darkening.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with plain jasmine rice and a light cucumber pickle.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
36
g protein
12
g carbs
38
g fat
Protein 27%Carbs 9%Fat 64%
GI 28 · Low GIGL 3 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Soy
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Three Cup Chicken make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Three Cup Chicken take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Three Cup Chicken difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Three Cup Chicken have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 36g, carbs: 12g, fat: 38g.Which allergens does Three Cup Chicken contain?
This recipe contains Soy, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Three Cup Chicken belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Three Cup Chicken need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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