Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken

This cashew chicken is a real treat featuring deep-fried chicken and sweet, crunchy cashews topped with a mild gravy made with oyster sauce and soy sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 652 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Heat oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.

Step 2

While the oil is heating, whisk flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and baking soda together in a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in a second shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces into flour mixture, then eggs, then into flour mixture again.

Step 3

Working in batches as necessary, deep-fry coated chicken in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4

While deep-frying the chicken, bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Place cashew nuts and green onions onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper to boiling broth. Mix remaining 4 tablespoons cornstarch with cold water in a cup to make a slurry. Slowly stir slurry into hot broth mixture to thicken, then cook for another 5 minutes over medium-low heat.

Step 6

Meanwhile, heat cashew nuts and green onions in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Pour sauce over fried chicken and top with cashews and green onions.