Three Cup Chicken (Lighter Version)

Name: Three Cup Chicken (Lighter Version)
Yield: Serves 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 little sliced ginger; 1 little garlic; 1 little bonito powder; Chicken, about the size of your palm; 1 handful Thai basil (or just a little, as you prefer); 1 tablespoon soy sauce paste; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon bonito powder; 4 –5 tablespoons water (medium-sized spoon) (about 60–75 ml)

古靈精怪小廚娘🌱 @yunyun_dan

Super tasty and perfect with rice! This is a lighter, less salty, and less oily version. If you’ve been eating food that’s too greasy or salty, try this lighter take!

古靈精怪小廚娘🌱 @yunyun_dan

Super tasty and perfect with rice! This is a lighter, less salty, and less oily version. If you’ve been eating food that’s too greasy or salty, try this lighter take!

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Ingredients

Serves 2 servings

1little sliced ginger
1little garlic
1little bonito powder
Chicken, about the size of your palm
1 handfulThai basil (or just a little, as you prefer)
Seasoning
1 tablespoonsoy sauce paste
1 tablespoonsoy sauce
1 teaspoonbonito powder
4–5 tablespoons water (medium-sized spoon) (about 60–75 ml)

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Steps

1

1. Wash and dry the Thai basil leaves and set aside.
2. Mince the garlic and set aside.
3. Mince the ginger and set aside.
4. Prepare the seasonings in advance.
2

1. Place the chicken skin-side down in the pan first. As it heats, the fat will render out (or you can add oil directly).
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
3. When you smell the aroma, add the chicken, skin-side down, and sear.
3

1. Sear the chicken until both sides are golden brown, then add the seasonings. Cover the pan and let it simmer.
2. When the sauce has reduced a bit, add the Thai basil, cover, and cook for another 3 minutes. Then it’s ready to serve.