This version of cashew chicken fries the chicken in peanut oil and covers it with an oyster sauce-based sauce. It's served with a sprinkling of cashews and green onions.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
507 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
Step 3
Beat egg and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl.
Step 4
Measure flour into a separate bowl.
Step 5
Dip chicken cubes in egg mixture; remove. Roll chicken in flour until completely coated.
Step 6
Carefully place small batches of coated chicken into hot oil using a slotted spoon. Fry until chicken is golden brown and center is no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
Step 7
Arrange cooked chicken on a baking sheet and place in preheated oven to keep warm while continuing to fry remaining chicken.
Step 8
Whisk 3 cups water, cornstarch, chicken bouillon cubes, oyster sauce, and white pepper together in a saucepan; simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 9
Pour sauce over cooked chicken to serve. Sprinkle cashews and green onions over each serving.
Ingredients
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
3 cups water
1 cup cashews
1 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
5 tablespoons cornstarch
ground white pepper to taste
6 chicken bouillon cubes
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
