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.

⏱ 20 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 10min 📊 Easy 🍽 3 servings ⭐ 4.5 (103) 👁 8
Ayam Tiga Cangkir

Ingredients

3 servings

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Push the chicken to one side and add the ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until aromatic, then mix well to combine.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the basil leaves and stir well with the chicken. Dish out and serve immediately.
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Nutrition per serving

Protein19g
Carbs12g
Fat19g
308kcal
19gProtein
12gCarbs
19gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$3487.00
Per Serving
$1162.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$6974.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (88% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
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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Ayam Tiga Cangkir

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb chicken drumsticks (chicken thighs or a combination of chicken parts, cut into pieces)
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil (or toasted sesame oil)
  • 2 inch old ginger (peeled and cut into thin pieces)
  • 6 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 1½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 1½ tbsp dark sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 1½ tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 bunch Thai basil leaves

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