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San Bei Ji

San Bei Ji is a traditional Taiwanese braised chicken recipe with a delicious thick glaze, flavored with garlic, ginger and Thai basil.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Taiwanese

Ingredients

  • 2 lb bone-in chicken legs (thighs and wings), cut into 2-inch/5cm pieces
  • ¾ cup sesame oil
  • 1 (3-inch) piece ginger , peeled and thickly sliced
  • 15 cloves garlic (whole)
  • 4 scallions trimmed and cut into 1-inch/2cm pieces
  • 3 fresh red chilies halved
  • ¾ cup rice wine
  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 20 Thai basil leaves

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ginger, garlic, scallions, and chilies. Cook for about 1 minute.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and sauté until lightly brown for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the rice wine and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered. Cook until the chicken pieces are cooked through and the sauce has reduced, about 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in the sugar and cook for a minute, until dissolved.
  7. Add the basil, stir and cook for 30 seconds.
  8. Serve immediately with rice or congee.