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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Bhola Sahani
[email protected]5 stars! ⭐ This Springfield cashew chicken is a must-try! ? The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is wonderfully creamy and flavorful. The cashews add a nice crunchy texture. I especially appreciate the fact that the recipe is relatively eas
Mansab Shahzad
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of cashew chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! ? The sauce is so rich and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the cashews add a delightful crunch. I served it ov
Joker
[email protected]This cashew chicken is a flavor explosion! ? The combination of the sweet, savory, and slightly tangy sauce with the tender chicken and crunchy cashews is simply irresistible. I especially enjoyed the hint of smokiness from the paprika. It's a dish t
Fumisani Lebokgang
[email protected]I tried this cashew chicken recipe last night, and it was a resounding success! ? The chicken was moist and succulent, and the sauce was just the right amount of sweet and savory. The cashews added a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. My family love
Feisal Ziizow
[email protected]5/5 stars! ⭐ This Springfield cashew chicken is a true delight! ? The chicken is incredibly tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The cashews add a wonderful crunch and texture. I especially appreciate the fact t
Billy Jones-Cox
[email protected]This cashew chicken is a game-changer! ? I've tried many cashew chicken recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is incredibly tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The cashews add a delightfu
Haroon Ahmed
[email protected]I've made this cashew chicken several times now, and it's always a hit! ? The chicken is always moist and succulent, and the sauce is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The cashews add a wonderful crunch and texture. I love serving it over jasm
Maryam Yong
[email protected]5 stars! ⭐ This Springfield cashew chicken is a must-try! ? The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is wonderfully creamy and flavorful. The cashews add a nice crunchy texture. I especially appreciate the fact that the recipe is relatively eas
Faïsal Mohamad
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of cashew chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! ? The sauce is so rich and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the cashews add a delightful crunch. I served it ov
Bilal Sagar
[email protected]This cashew chicken is a flavor explosion! ? The combination of the sweet, savory, and slightly tangy sauce with the tender chicken and crunchy cashews is simply irresistible. I especially enjoyed the hint of smokiness from the paprika. It's a dish t
Jakya Washington
[email protected]I tried this cashew chicken recipe last night, and it was a resounding success! ? The chicken was moist and succulent, and the sauce was just the right amount of sweet and savory. The cashews added a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. My family love
Mr Roki
[email protected]5/5 stars! ⭐ This Springfield cashew chicken is a true delight! ? The chicken is incredibly tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The cashews add a wonderful crunch and texture. I especially appreciate the fact t
Rishi Yadav
[email protected]Let me tell you, this cashew chicken is a game-changer! ? It's got all the classic flavors you love, but with an extra kick of umami from the soy sauce and sesame oil. The chicken is cooked to perfection, and the cashews are roasted just right. I ser
Sue-Ellen Murdock
[email protected]I'm a big fan of cashew chicken, and this recipe did not disappoint! ? The chicken was succulent and flavorful, with a crispy coating that held up well in the sauce. The sauce itself was rich and creamy, with a nice balance of sweet and savory flavor
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[email protected]This Springfield-style cashew chicken was a hit at our dinner party! ? We loved the unique flavor profile, with the subtle smokiness from the paprika and a hint of tanginess from the lemon juice. The chicken was tender and moist, and the cashews were
Nailah McIntosh
[email protected]5 stars! ????? Oh my goodness, this cashew chicken is insanely delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of spice. The chicken is cooked to perfection, and the cashews add a wonderful texture. I'll definitely be making this
Yubraj Pujara
[email protected]As a cashew chicken aficionado, I was thrilled to try this Springfield, MO recipe. The blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures was divine! The chicken was tender and juicy, while the cashews added a delightful crunch. My family devoured it in mi