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

Springfield Style Cashew Chicken II is a classic, beloved dish that originates from Springfield, Missouri. It is a delightful combination of tender chicken pieces, crunchy cashews, and a savory garlic sauce. This dish is a perfect example of the unique blend of Chinese and American flavors that has become a staple in the Springfield culinary tradition.

The dish first gained popularity in the 1960s when David Leong, a Chinese immigrant, opened the Leong's Tea House restaurant in Spring...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 8 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 ⅓ tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • ½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup cashew halves
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • To Make Sauce: Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water. Remove 1 cup of this broth and mix with cornstarch in a small bowl, then return mixture to saucepan and let thicken. Stir in sugar, oyster sauce and soy sauce; cover, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • To Make Chicken Nuggets: In a shallow dish or bowl, flour cubed chicken well and let stand in flour for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, beat egg, milk, salt and pepper together. Remove chicken from flour, dip in egg mixture, roll in flour again and deep fry in a large skillet or deep fryer until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • Place prepared chicken nuggets on a platter; heat sauce over low heat to heat through, then pour over chicken. Sprinkle cashew halves and green onion on top and serve.
  • Nutrition

    1337 cal.

    • Total Fat: 121g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 3294mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 389mg