Three-Cup Chicken is a classic chicken dish in Taiwanese cuisine. The name “three-cup chicken” comes from the three key ingredients: sesame oil, Chinese rice wine, and soy sauce. (“Cups” refer to the equal ratio instead of literal measurement). A true and authentic Taiwanese three cup chicken calls for basil leaves, the soul of the dish that lends an exotic aroma and minty nuance to the taste.
Three-Cup Chicken is a classic chicken dish in Taiwanese cuisine. The name “three-cup chicken” comes from the three key ingredients: sesame oil, Chinese rice wine, and soy sauce. (“Cups” refer to the equal ratio instead of literal measurement). A true and authentic Taiwanese three cup chicken calls for basil leaves, the soul of the dish that lends an exotic aroma and minty nuance to the taste.