Springfield Style Cashew Chicken
Chicken recipe coated in flour and eggs, deep fried and topped with a sweet and savory sauce.
Chicken recipe coated in flour and eggs, deep fried and topped with a sweet and savory sauce.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch divided
- 2 cups peanut oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion for topping
- 2 cups cashew halves
- Carbohydrate 55.6987267160162 g
- Cholesterol 653.663333333333 mg
- Fat 148.853446667523 g
- Fiber 3.90780002684317 g
- Protein 129.136033342848 g
- Saturated Fat 61.965631777904 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (846g)
- Sodium 1560.94222290684 mg
- Sugar 51.790926689173 g
- Trans Fat 11.5635604447728 g
- Calories 2080 calories
Step-by-step
- 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.
As a housewife, I'm always on the lookout for delicious and easy recipes that my family will love. When I came across this recipe for Springfield Style Cashew Chicken, I knew I had to try it. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The chicken is crispy and juicy, and the sauce is sweet, savory, and slightly tangy. It's the perfect balance of flavors, and it's sure to become a favorite in your household.
The best part about this recipe is that it's surprisingly easy to make. Even if you're not a seasoned cook, you can follow the instructions and end up with a delicious meal that looks like it came from a restaurant. So if you're looking for a tasty and easy chicken recipe, give Springfield Style Cashew Chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
