Gai Pad Med Mamuang (Thai Cashew Chicken Recipe)
This authentic gai pad med mamuang recipe combines crispy chicken, roasted cashews, and fresh vegetables with a savory stir-fry sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- cutting board and knife
- Mixing bowl
- Deep-frying pan or fryer
- Colander
- Work or large frying pan
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup tempura flour, or cornstarch
- oil, as needed for deep-frying
- 2 dried chilies, optional
- 2 tbsp oil, for stir-frying
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Thai chili paste
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, mixed colors, sliced
- ½ cup cashew nuts
- 6 stalks of green onions, cut into 1.5-inch sized pieces
Instructions
- Toss the chicken with the tempura flour until lightly coated.
- Fill a deep pan with enough oil to cover the chicken pieces and heat over medium heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. If using dried chilies, fry them for about 10 seconds and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Stir in the Thai chili paste, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, and water until well combined.
- Add the onion and bell peppers and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
- Return the chicken to the wok and add the roasted cashews and fried dried chilies. Toss until everything is evenly coated in the sauce, then stir in the green onions.
- Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and protein, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1508IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
