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Three Teacup Style Chicken

This Chinese dish is a classic Chinese chicken recipe that has been around for centuries. The ingredients are simple, healthy, and low in calories, making it an excellent choice for busy people. And while it's easy to make, it's still a delicious and nutritious meal. You'll be glad you did. So go ahead and try it. The recipe is easy and delicious.
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Course: Main dishes, Party
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chicken
CookingStyle: Stir-frying
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 356kcal
Author: James Anderson
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Ingredients

  • 3 Star Anise Whole
  • ¼ Cup Soy Sauce Your Favorite Kind
  • ¼ Cup Vinegar Rice Variety
  • ¼ Cup Sugar White in Color
  • 2 tablespoons Wine Rice Variety
  • ½ teaspoon Oil Peanut Variety
  • 4 Chicken Legs Whole and Cut Into Halves
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Medium in Size and Smashed
  • 6 Slices Ginger Freshly Sliced
  • ½ Cup Chicken Broth Homemade Preferable

Instructions

  • Using a medium sized bowl and add in your whole star anise, favorite kind of soy sauce, rice vinegar, white sugar and rice style wine. Stir thoroughly to combine and set aside for later use.
  • Heat up a large sized wok placed over high heat. Add in some oil and once your oil begins to smoke add in your chicken with the skin side facing down. Cook for the next 3 to 4 minutes or until your chicken is brown in color.
  • Then add in your garlic and your freshly sliced ginger. Continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until your chicken is golden brown in color.
  • Add your broth into your wok and reduce the heat to low. Cook for the next 8 to10 minutes. Remove from heat and serve whenever you are ready.

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Notes

Three Teacup Style Chicken is a Chinese chicken dish with ginger, garlic, and scallions. Its name comes from the fact that the chicken is prepared in a teacup. The chicken is braised in a teacup and cooked until it is tender. It is a very healthy dish, but it's also very easy to make. Unlike other Chinese dishes, Three Cup Style is one of the most popular and delicious dishes in Taiwan. You can make it in about 20 minutes.
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Nutrition

Serving: 4servings | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1027mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
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