Taiwanese

Three-Cup Chicken with Mushrooms and Basil

Name: Three-Cup Chicken with Mushrooms and Basil
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

A classic Taiwanese dish of chicken, mushrooms, and basil cooked in a savory sauce.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat sesame oil in a wok or large pan.
Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
Stir in mushrooms, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine.
Simmer 10 minutes, then stir in basil and cook 2 more minutes.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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