Stewed Chicken with Three Cups Sauce (三杯鸡)

三杯鸡 (Stewed Chicken with Three Cups Sauce) is a classic dish from Shanxi Cuisine, known for its rich and flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the tender chicken.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Shanxi Chinese Cuisine Stewed Chicken Three Cups Sauce
Stewed Chicken with Three Cups Sauce (三杯鸡)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup rice wine
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup sesame oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 slices ginger
  • 4 stalks green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. In a large wok or deep skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger, and green onions. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Pour in the rice wine, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce to thicken.
  7. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  8. Serve the stewed chicken with three cups sauce hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Wok or deep skillet Cutting board Knife Measuring cups Measuring spoons

Tools

Tongs Spatula Small bowl

Serving suggestions

Served with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.

Cost

$15