Three Cup Chicken
Tender chicken thighs braised in a glossy soy-vinegar-sesame sauce with garlic, ginger, and basil. A TikTok-friendly take on the Taiwanese classic that's ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 whole garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced into matchsticks
- ½ cup fresh basil or Thai basil, roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken thighs into 1.5-inch chunks. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add chicken and sear 2 minutes per side without stirring until golden edges form.
- 4
Stir in garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add soy sauce and vinegar.
- 5
Simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce coats.
- 6
Remove from heat, fold in basil, and serve immediately over rice if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- paper towels
- wooden spoon
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