Ayam Tiga Cangkir
This easy and authentic Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji) recipe is a Taiwanese classic made with soy sauce, sesame oil, and Shaoxing wine. Juicy, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect home-style dish for weeknight dinners or weekend comfort meals.

Ingredients
3 servings
Instructions
- Heat a clay pot over high heat and add the sesame oil. Add the chicken and stir-fry until the surface becomes slightly crispy and golden brown.
- Push the chicken to one side and add the ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until aromatic, then mix well to combine.
- Add the soy sauce, dark sweet soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Mix well to combine, then cover with the lid, lower the heat, and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the basil leaves and stir well with the chicken. Dish out and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Protein19g
Carbs12g
Fat19g
308kcal
19gProtein
12gCarbs
19gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$3487.00
$3487.00
Per Serving
$1162.00/serving
$1162.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$6974.00 vs buying!
~$6974.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (88% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| chicken drumsticks | 1 lb | $88.00 |
| sesame oil | 2 tbsp | $30.00 |
| inch old ginger | 2 | $220.00 |
| garlic | 6 cloves | $1185.00 |
| soy sauce | 1.5 tbsp | $23.00 |
| dark sweet soy sauce | 1.5 tbsp | $41.00 |
| Shaoxing wine | 1.5 tbsp | - |
| Thai basil leaves | 1 bunch | $1900.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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