By Chris Joe (CJ Eats)
3 Cup Chicken
This SWEET & SAVORY chicken dish is ALWAYS in my weeknight dinner rotation! It’s so flavorful and delicious with a simple bowl of rice. And the best part is it’s SUPER EASY to make!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:47:37 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
41
Low
Glycemic Load
8
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories657.3 kcal (33%)
Total Fat43.5 g (62%)
Carbs19.4 g (7%)
Sugars9.4 g (10%)
Protein41.5 g (83%)
Sodium1390.5 mg (70%)
Fiber3.3 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings
1.5 lbschicken thighs
cut to 2" pieces
¼ cupwater
hot
¼ cupShaoxing wine
2 Tbsplight soy sauce
1 Tbspdark soy sauce
¼ tspmsg
optional
2 Tbspsugar
1 Tbspsesame oil
Aromatics
Instructions
Step 1
Cut your chicken thigh into 2" pieces and set aside, then prep your ginger, garlic, chili and basil and place in a separate bowl.
Step 2
Premix your sauce by combining hot water, shaoxing wine, light and dark soy sauce, msg, sugar, and sesame oil.
Step 3
In a large pot or dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp of avocado oil over medium high heat and fry your ginger, garlic, and chili for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Step 4
Add your chicken thigh and saute for 2-3 minutes until the chicken has slightly browned.
Step 5
Add your premixed sauce and mix to combine. Bring to a rapid simmer and cover and turn the heat to medium low. Braise for 15-20 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Turn off the heat and add your fresh basil and combine until wilted. Serve over hot rice and enjoy!
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