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Gai Pad Med Mamuang (Cashew Chicken)

Gai Pad Med Mamuang (Cashew Chicken)

Thai
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29 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

29 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

410 kcalper person
Protein 29g
Carbs 14g
Fats 26g

About this dish

Chicken thigh and toasted cashews stir-fried fast and hot with dried chillies, sweet peppers and a glossy soy-oyster sauce, ready before the wok cools down.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya, Celery, Tree Nuts, Molluscs

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Garlic clovescrushed3
  • Onionscut into wedges1
  • Red Pepperdeseeded and sliced1
  • Spring onionscut into batons2

Meat & Poultry

  • Chicken Thighsboneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces500 g

Tins & Jars

  • Chicken stock2 tbsp

Dried Goods

  • Cashew Nuts60 g
  • Sugar1 tsp

Spices & Seasonings

  • Dried Red Chilliessnipped in half4

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Light soy sauce2 tbsp
  • Oyster sauce2 tbsp

Utensils

  • Wok
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Meat thermometer

Method

1

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Crush the garlic, cut the onion into wedges, and slice the red pepper and spring onions.

Approx. 6 minutes
3

Heat the oil in a wok over high heat, add the dried chillies and garlic and stir-fry for 2 minutes until the chillies darken and the garlic is fragrant.

Approx. 2 minutes
4

Add the chicken and stir-fry for 8 minutes, until no longer pink and it reaches 74°C on a meat thermometer.

Approx. 8 minutes
5

Add the onion and red pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes until just softened.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and stock and toss for 2 minutes to coat.

Approx. 2 minutes
7

Stir in the cashew nuts and spring onions and toss for 2 minutes before serving.

Approx. 2 minutes