How to Make Springfield Cashew Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Springfield Cashew Chicken is a popular dish that originated in Springfield, Missouri. It is a delicious and flavorful recipe that combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy cashew sauce. This dish has become a staple of American Chinese cuisine, and is loved by many for its savory and comforting flavors.

Springfield Cashew Chicken is a dish that can be enjoyed year-round, but it is especially perfect for the spring season when fresh produce is abundant. This recipe is a great...

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Ingredients

  • ½ quart vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ quart peanut oil for frying
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cups water
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 6 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • ground white pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup chopped green onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Beat egg and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl.
  • Measure flour into a separate bowl.
  • Dip chicken cubes in egg mixture; remove. Roll chicken in flour until completely coated.
  • Carefully place small batches of coated chicken into hot oil using a slotted spoon. Fry until chicken is golden brown and center is no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Arrange cooked chicken on a baking sheet and place in preheated oven to keep warm while continuing to fry remaining chicken.
  • Whisk 3 cups water, cornstarch, chicken bouillon cubes, oyster sauce, and white pepper together in a saucepan; simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over cooked chicken to serve. Sprinkle cashews and green onions over each serving.
  • Nutrition

    507 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 1126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 614mg