Springfield Style Cashew Chicken I

Name: Springfield Style Cashew Chicken I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided; 3 eggs, beaten; 2 cups peanut oil for frying; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped green onion for topping; 2 cups cashew halves

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This is Cashew Chicken in the style first served in Springfield, Missouri in the 1960's. It involves deep frying the chicken pieces in peanut oil. 'Show Me' state Cashew Chicken!

Recipe by Katie Mines

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
5 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups peanut oil for frying
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onion for topping
2 cups cashew halves

Directions

Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch pieces. In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch. In another dish or bowl beat the eggs. Dip chicken pieces into flour mixture, then eggs, then flour mixture again. Heat peanut oil in a large skillet and deep fry coated chicken in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile (while frying chicken), heat broth to boiling in a medium saucepan. Add oyster sauce, sugar, soy sauce and white pepper. Mix remaining 4 tablespoons cornstarch with a small amount of cold water in a cup. Stir cornstarch mixture slowly into broth mixture to thicken, then cook for another 5 minutes over medium-low heat.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Heat cashew nuts and chopped green onions in preheated oven for about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over fried chicken and top with cashews and green onion. Serve with soy sauce to taste over a bed of fried rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

652	Calories
34g	Fat
56g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 652
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g	43%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 141mg	47%
Sodium 1127mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 500mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.