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Taiwanese 3 Cup Chicken Recipe

The recipe’s name comes from the three primary ingredients that make up the sauce: soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. Along with aromatics like garlic and ginger, the mixture infuses the chicken with a deeply savory flavor. For simmered dishes like this one, it’s best to use dark meat (chicken breast will get tough and dry). Thighs work well for dinner, with or without the bones and skin, as do drumsticks. Or for a finger-food appetizer, you can swap in wings—they’re a nice addition to your sports-watching snack rotation. 

Some rice on the side is a good idea for soaking up all the delicious juices. Add on some stir-fried veggies and you’ve got a complete meal that you can make on a leisurely cold weather weeknight. Enjoy with a crisp lager or a chilled glass of white to get the full effect of this dish’s complexity.