Have a taste of Taiwan with this Classic Signature Comfort Food – Instant Pot Three Cup Chicken Recipe (San Bei Ji) 三杯鷄! One bite after another, you’ll be captivated by the tender chicken soaked in this fragrant, savory-spiced & slightly sweet secret sauce!!

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Taiwan will always hold a special place in our hearts.

It was where we had our first real vacation together (besides our honeymoon)! 😀

Taiwan is often known for bustling night markets filled with countless cheap street food & shopping. Definitely a battleground to challenge yourself with some haggle fun. 😛

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Or breathtaking scenes in famous destinations like Alishan 阿里山, Kenting National Park 墾丁國家公園 , or Sun Moon Lake 日月潭.

But, what captured my heart were the beauties in the Taiwan Old Streets 台灣老街.

There are hundreds of Old Streets scattered around the country. Each with their unique culture, buildings, and stories.

Every time we stroll down an Old Street, I would be mesmerized.

It felt like each brick had a story to tell.

The red brick walls, the rigged cobblestone pavements, rusted fences, luring smell of classic street food…

It seemed like the time has frozen or perhaps we pulled a Marty McFly and traveled through time?

And of course, how can we miss having a nostalgic taste without FOOD?! 😉

Three Cup Chicken is one of the classic Taiwanese favorites! From homes to restaurants, this simple yet flavorful dish has won many hearts & tummies, young & old.

So, what’s the secret? Why the funky name 3 Cup Chicken?

It’s simple.

The fragrant sauce is the soul of this signature dish. Deliciously savory, slightly sweet with a wee bit of spice…

The traditional myth has that the inventor used 1 cup of Sesame Oil, 1 cup of Rice Cooking Wine, and 1 cup of Regular Soy Sauce. Hence the name 3 Cup Chicken.

However, be prepared for a heated debate if you raise the question about what’s the best or most authentic way to cook Three Cup Chicken!

Time for some Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji)!

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