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Gai Pad Med Mamuang (Thai Cashew Chicken Recipe)
Gai pad med mamuang is a Thai cashew chicken recipe featuring an easy stir fry with a tasty sauce and fresh vegetables, ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 351 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups chicken breast or thighs thin slices
- 1/3 cup tempura flour or cornstarch
- 2 tbsp oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp chili paste
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 whole onion sliced
- 2 bell peppers sliced, mixed colors
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts
- 6 green onions cut into 1.5-inch sized pieces
- 2 dried chilies optional, to taste
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and slice onions, bell peppers, and green onions into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in crispy flour to coat.
- Preheat a generous amount of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to it, using a spatula to make sure the pieces don’t stick. Fry your chicken until golden brown, remove and set aside, letting excess oil leak. Fry dried chilies in the same oil for about 10 seconds.
- Place a wok or skillet over medium heat and add oil. When the oil is hot, add minced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant.
- Add Thai chili paste, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, white sugar, and water. Stir until well mixed.
- Add bell peppers and onions, stir-fry them for 2–3 minutes, or until soft to your liking.
- Add your fried chicken with the cashew nuts and dried chilies. Give it a quick stir to make warm yet maintain the crunch. Lastly, add a sprinkle of green onions and stir. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and protein.
Nutrition Information
Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
677mg
(28%)
Potassium
426mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1508IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 677mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 426mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1508IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.