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Three Cup Chicken (三杯鸡)

My Three Cup Chicken recipe is a savory dinner main dish featuring ginger caramelized in sesame oil, chicken wings braised in Shaoxing wine and soy sauce until sticky and glazed, and fresh Thai basil stirred in at the end.

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Maggie Zhu

Modern Chinese Recipes with Maggie Zhu

Maggie Zhu was born and raised in Beijing and is now based in New York City. She is a recipe developer with over a decade of experience. Since 2013, she has been sharing Chinese recipes that help home cooks create authentic tasting dishes. She is currently an Editor in Residence at America’s Test Kitchen.

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