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Keto Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji) recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji)

A classic Taiwanese dish made keto-friendly by replacing sugar with erythritol and using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Rich, savory, and aromatic.

40m4 servings
Contains sesameSOY-free
380 cal|35g protein|8g carbs|22g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 5.08 cm Ginger
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 3 stalks Green Onions
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos
  • 1 tbsp Erythritol
  • 1/4 cup Rice Wine (Shaoxing)
  • 2 tbsp Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Basil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the about 680 g Chicken Thighs into 2.54 cm pieces.
  2. 2Heat the 2 tbsp Sesame Oil in a 30.48 cm skillet or wok over medium-high heat, which is about 190°C.
  3. 3Add the 5.08 cm Ginger, sliced thinly, and the 6 cloves Garlic, minced. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until you can smell their fragrance.
  4. 4Add the cut chicken thighs to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5Pour in the 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos, 1 tbsp Erythritol, and 1/4 cup Rice Wine. Stir everything together and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
  6. 6Add the 2 tbsp Chicken Broth. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 74°C.
  7. 7Stir in the 3 stalks Green Onions, cut into 2.54 cm pieces, and the 1/4 cup Basil leaves. Cook for 1 more minute until the green onions are slightly softened and the basil is fragrant.
  8. 8Serve the Keto Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken hot.

Substitutions

Soy Sauce → Coconut Aminos

Provides similar umami flavor without soy.

Sugar → Erythritol

Provides sweetness without the carbs.

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