Kai Med Ma Muang, or Thai cashew chicken, is a popular Thai dish that is loved for its sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. It’s a stir-fry dish that combines chicken, cashew nuts, vegetables, and a delicious sauce made with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make Kai Med Ma Muang from scratch, using authentic Thai ingredients and cooking methods. This dish is easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making it perfect for a quick and flavorful lunch, or weeknight dinner.
Thai Cashew Chicken (Kai Med Ma Muang) Recipe
Kai Med Ma Muang is a delicious and satisfying Thai dish that is easy to make and full of flavor. By using authentic Thai ingredients and cooking methods, you can recreate the flavors of Thailand in your own kitchen. This recipe can be customized to your liking by adjusting the amount of spice or adding your favorite vegetables. Try this recipe tonight and discover why Kai Med Ma Muang is a beloved Thai classic!
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Equipment
- Wok Or
- Large Skillet Optional
- Wooden Spoon Or
- Spatula Optional
- Large Bowl For Marinating
- Serving Bowls For Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts Boneless-Skinless, Sliced Into Bite-Sized Pieces
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Cashew Nuts
- 1 Bell Pepper Any Color, Sliced
- 1 Onion Sliced
- 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Water
- 4 cup Rice Cooked
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water until well combined.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken to the wok and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Add the bell pepper and onion to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and stir to combine. Cook for another minute, until the sauce has thickened.
- Add the cashew nuts to the wok and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until the nuts are toasted and fragrant.
- Serve the Kai Med Ma Muang over cooked rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25recipeCalories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 29gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 860mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
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Nutrition Facts
Thai Cashew Chicken (Kai Med Ma Muang) Recipe
Serving Size
0.25 recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
437
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
73
mg
24
%
Sodium
860
mg
37
%
Carbohydrates
47
g
16
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
29
g
58
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.