Three Cup Chicken with Garlic
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Three Cup Chicken with Garlic

timer 38 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Three Cup Chicken with Garlic

About This Recipe

This golden brown chicken recipe is a flavor-packed delight, cooked in its own rich oils for a crispy, succulent texture without added oil. The chicken is seared to perfection, then simmered with garlic, ginger, and a savory-sweet glaze of soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar for a glossy caramelized finish. Vibrant scallions, bell peppers, and onions add freshness, while a final drizzle of sesame oil and aromatic nine-layer tower elevate the dish with an irresistible depth of flavor. Perfectly balanced between sweet, savory, and umami, this one-pan wonder is simple yet restaurant-worthy—ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. The natural fats from the chicken create a luscious sauce, making every bite juicy and unforgettable. Try this fuss-free recipe for a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 38m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken 500g
The aromatics
  • scallions 100g
  • ginger 30g
  • garlic 50g (about 10 cloves)
  • green bell pepper 100g
  • red bell pepper 100g
  • onion 150g
The sauce & seasonings
  • rock sugar 30g
  • nine-layer tower (basil) 10g
  • cooking wine 100ml
  • soy sauce 100ml
  • sesame oil 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Heat a pan over low heat and place the chicken skin side down. Note that no oil is needed!
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Step 2
Step 2
Cook over low heat until the chicken skin is golden brown on one side, then flip and continue cooking.
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Step 3
Step 3
Prepare the supporting ingredients: chop the scallions into segments, slice the ginger, and clean and dry the garlic cloves. You can also cut some green and red bell pepper blocks and onion blocks, but they are optional.
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Step 4
Step 4
As the chicken cooks, it will release oil, which is why no additional oil is needed.
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Step 5
Step 5
Once the chicken is golden brown on both sides, add the garlic cloves and ginger slices, and stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add 100ml of cooking wine and stir-fry until the alcohol is fully evaporated.
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Step 7
Step 7
Add an equal amount of soy sauce to the cooking wine, and stir-fry until the sauce is fragrant.
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Step 8
Step 8
Add an equal amount of rock sugar to the cooking wine and soy sauce, and stir-fry until the sugar is dissolved.
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Step 9
Step 9
As the sugar dissolves, a light caramel color will appear.
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Step 10
Step 10
Once the sauce is thick, add the scallion segments, green and red bell pepper blocks, and stir-fry.
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Step 11
Step 11
Drizzle with sesame oil, stir-fry for a few seconds, and then turn off the heat.
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Step 12
Step 12
The dish is complete, and if possible, you can add a few slices of nine-layer tower before turning off the heat to enhance the flavor.

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