Gai Pad Med Mamuang Cashew Chicken

Name: Gai Pad Med Mamuang Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in pieces; 2/3 cup roasted unsalted cashews; 8 dried Thai chilies (or dried arbol chilies), halved, seeds shaken out; 1 yellow onion, cut into wedges; 4 green onions, cut into 1-in lengths; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tsp soy sauce; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola); 1/4 cup water

The Thai street-food classic: tender chicken stir-fried with roasted cashews, dried chilies, and a savory-sweet sauce of oyster sauce and fish sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes.

40 minEasyServes 4510 cal/serving

ThaiLunchStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in pieces
2/3 cup roasted unsalted cashews
8 dried Thai chilies (or dried arbol chilies), halved, seeds shaken out
1 yellow onion, cut into wedges
4 green onions, cut into 1-in lengths
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
1/4 cup water

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water into a sauce. Set aside.
2

Heat a wok over high heat. Add 3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola). Once shimmering, add 8 halved, seeds shaken out dried Thai chilies (or dried arbol chilies) and fry 30 seconds until they darken. Remove and set aside.
3

Add 1.5 lbs cut into 1-in pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the hot wok and stir-fry over high heat for 4-5 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
4

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 cut into wedges yellow onion and stir-fry 1-2 minutes until onion softens.
5

Pour in the sauce and toss to coat. Add 2/3 cup roasted unsalted cashews and 4 cut into 1-in lengths green onions. Stir-fry 1 minute until sauce thickens. Top with fried dried chilies and serve.

Questions

Can I make Gai Pad Med Mamuang Cashew Chicken gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Gai Pad Med Mamuang Cashew Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Gai Pad Med Mamuang Cashew Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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