Three Cup Chicken
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Three Cup Chicken
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Three Cup Chicken (Simplified Chinese: 三杯鸡; Traditional Chinese: 三杯雞; Pinyin: Sānbēi jī) is a chicken dish braised with sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine—the "three cups" of seasoning—finished with basil in many Taiwanese versions.[1]
Characteristics
The sauce reduces to a fragrant, glossy coat rather than a soupy braise. Aroma from sesame oil and basil (in Taiwanese restaurant style) is distinctive; heat is moderate unless chilies are added.
Ingredients (overview)
Chicken pieces, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine, garlic, ginger, and often Thai basil. Clay-pot or wok reduction is common.
History and culture
The dish is claimed in Jiangxi Food tradition and is also a high-frequency item in Taiwan Food home and restaurant cooking. Regional versions differ in sweetness, basil use, and pot style.
Serving and variations
Served hot with rice. See Jiangxi Food and Taiwan Food.