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Name: Authentic Sanbeiji (Three-Cup Chicken)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 5 lbs (700g) chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 inch (2.5 cm) ginger, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 1/2 cup (120 ml) rice wine (Shaoxing wine); 1/3 cup (80 ml) light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (optional, for color); 1 tablespoon rock sugar (or granulated sugar); 1 cup (25g) fresh basil leaves (preferably Thai basil); 1 scallion, cut into 2-inch segments