Taiwanese-Style Three-Cup Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and minced
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup sesame oil
• 1/3 cup rice wine
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, sugar, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well-combined.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and reduced, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Serve with steamed white rice and other side dishes.

Interesting Facts

• Three-cup chicken is also known as san bei ji, which translates to “three cups of anything.”
• The three cups refer to the three main ingredients in the dish: soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine.
• This dish is a popular dish in Taiwan and is served in both home kitchens and restaurants.