A Nostalgic and Unique Recipe | Springfield Style Cashew Chicken

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide a similar crunch with less fat.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

Turn the heat to medium-high on the stove.

In a pot, combine 2 cups of chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of white sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce. Bring to a boil.

In a separate measuring cup, mix 4 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little chicken broth to create a slurry.

Once the sauce is boiling, add the cornstarch slurry to the pot to thicken the sauce.

Prepare the chicken by chunking up 5 chicken thighs.

In a bag, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 2 teaspoons of baking soda. Mix well.

Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then into 3 beaten eggs, and then back into the flour mixture. Place the breaded chicken on a plate.

Heat peanut oil in a cast iron skillet to about 350°F.

Fry the chicken in batches until fully cooked.

Serve the fried chicken over rice and top with the brown gravy sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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