SPRINGFIELD, MO CASHEW CHICKEN
My grandparents lived in Joplin, MO (just down the road from Springfield) and this has always been one of my favorite comfort foods. This is very different from the cashew chicken found in Asian restaurants in the rest of the country. It has been westernized almost to the point of not being Asian at all, but has become a regional favorite. This recipe has been adapted from a recipe found on Grouprecipes.com which is said to be the original recipe from Leong's Tea House in Springfield. I'm not sure if that's true, but it's pretty close to what I grew up with. Prep time includes the resting time for the chicken. The original recipe called for 9 tsp bouillon granules, but we thought it was a bit overpowering so we decreased it slightly. It's also possible to substitute the bouillon with 3 cups of reduced sodium chicken broth.
Provided by Mark and Stacy
Categories Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Chicken:.
- Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and then dredge in flour. Set aside and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Mix eggs, milk, remaining salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Place floured chicken into egg mixture and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and roll the pieces in flour again.
- Deep fry 350 degrees for 4-5 minutes until chicken is cooked and golden brown. (Other oil may be substituted, but the peanut oil will give the best color and texture.).
- Sauce:.
- Bring water to a boil and then dissolve bouillon granules.
- Remove 1/4 cup of the bouillon and cool in the fridge. Add cornstarch to cooled liquid and mix until smooth.
- Add sugar, salt, and oyster sauce to the boiling liquid.
- Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the hot liquid and cook at a low boil, allowing to thicken.
- Serve chicken over steamed white (or fried) rice. Pour sauce on top and garnish with cashews and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 928.2, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 296.2, Sodium 3514.2, Carbohydrate 94.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 54.7
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Jay Rosas
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Raj Banik
[email protected]This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Om prakash Oli
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Yaso
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashraf Gandhi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cashew chicken, but I tried this recipe and I was really impressed. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Cookie Gamer
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
ScRollS GaMiNG
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Bawar Khan
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for cashew chicken. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
DW Myers
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Limon Khan
[email protected]This cashew chicken recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.