Three-Cup Chicken

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 (2-to-3-inch piece) ginger, peeled and sliced into coins
• 12 cloves garlic, peeled
• 4 whole scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 dried red peppers
• 1 tsp red-pepper flakes
• 2 lb chicken thighs, boneless or bone-in, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tbsp unrefined or light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup rice wine
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 2 cups fresh thai basil leaves or regular basil leaves

Instructions

1. Heat a wok over high heat and add 2 tablespoons sesame oil. When the oil shimmers, add the ginger, garlic, scallions and peppers, and cook until fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
2. Scrape the aromatics to the sides of the wok, add remaining oil and allow to heat through. Add the chicken, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and crisping at the edges, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add sugar and stir to combine, then add the rice wine and soy sauce, and bring just to a boil. Lower the heat, then simmer until the sauce has reduced and started to thicken, approximately 15 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat, add the basil and stir to combine. Serve with white rice.