Three cup chicken

Three Cup Chicken, or San Bei Ji, is a popular Taiwanese/Chinese dish. The name refers to the recipe used to make it, including a cup each of the three ingredients that create the sauce: rice wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

Authentic Chinese restaurant-style flavors abound in this three cup chicken recipe that is simple to make with absolutely aromatic results.

This Taiwanese-style three cup chicken recipe allows you to make this dish whenever you want and it tastes as good as what you’ll get in a restaurant!

Three Cup Chicken - Tender chicken cooked in a sweet and savory glaze made with sesame oil, soy sauce and Shaoxing wine. Easy and delicious!

This is Taiwan's national dish. The "three cups" refer to the primary ingredients: soy sauce, rice wine and sesame oil. I must admit, I use less than a full cup of sesame oil! It is originally a Chinese dish, but very popular in Taiwan. This version, with Thai basil, is made in the Taiwan style. The traditional Jiangxi recipe has no basil.

In this iconic Taiwanese recipe, chicken thighs or legs are simmered in rice wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Seasoned with ginger, garlic and basil, this is a cozy meal.

A simplified recipe for classic Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken - a favorite takeout order from Chinese Restaurants. Truly restaurant worthy and easy enough for a weeknight dinner!

Classic three-cup chicken calls for 3 essential ingredients — soy, rice wine, and sesame oil. Red chiles and Thai basil makes this a spicy favorite.

Today I am sharing with you a super UNDERRATED dish that honestly deserves all the hype – Taiwanese 3 Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji).

Three Cup Chicken is a classic Taiwanese dish made with chicken cooked in a savory sauce made from equal parts soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine. Here's a simple recipe: