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Thai Cashew Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from Thailand, Cashew Chicken is a beloved dish that showcases the harmony of flavors and textures in Thai cuisine. Traditionally enjoyed in family gatherings, it highlights the use of fresh ingredients and the balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, often adapted to local tastes while retaining its core essence.

ThaiTHmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breast
1 medium yellow onion
1 bunch green onion
2 dried red chilies
3 cloves garlic
1 cup toasted cashews
4 Kaffir Lime leaves
1 inch Galangal
1 stalk Lemongrass
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup Thai holy basil
2 cups cooked rice
2 fried eggs
8 oz thin flat rice noodles
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup garlic chives
2 scrambled eggs
8 oz firm tofu
2 red chilies
2 cups mixed vegetables

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cashew nuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide similar crunch with less fat.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium reduces sodium intake.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce is plant-based and lower in calories.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a great plant-based protein alternative.

1

Stir-fry chicken with yellow onion, green onion, dried red chilies, garlic, and toasted cashews for the cashew chicken.

2

Boil Kaffir Lime leaves, Galangal, and Lemongrass with coconut milk to prepare Tom Kha Gai soup, then add chicken and finish with lemon juice.

3

Stir-fry chicken with Thai holy basil and serve on rice with a fried egg for Thai basil chicken.

4

Prepare Pad Thai by stir-frying thin flat rice noodles with bean sprouts, garlic chives, scrambled egg, firm tofu, and a protein of choice.

5

Combine red chilies, galangal, lemongrass, and coconut milk to make red curry chicken, adjusting sauce consistency with coconut milk.

6

Combine green chilies, galangal, lemongrass, and coconut milk to make green curry chicken, adjusting sauce consistency with coconut milk.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

large skilletsmall bowlspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

nutssoy

Also Known As

Gai Pad Med Mamuang

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