Chinese Cashew Chicken

[Ro-Ro]

Hi,

I'm looking for a Tried & True Chinese Cashew Chicken. The chicken is on the crispy side.

Thanks!

[Chocolate Moose]

Re: Chinese Cashew Chicken

Meaning, you probably want a flour coating on the chicken, then.

[jackibowen]

Re: Chinese Cashew Chicken

I have a very complicated one a friend got from a place in New Jersey but jus found another one we tried and it was pretty good.
http://www.thelittlekitchen.net/pepper-chicken-with-cashews-stir-fry/

I just leave my cashews in wholes of large pieces. I love this sauce. Lots of Chinese recipes toss the meats in corn starch.

[D'sMom]

Re: Chinese Cashew Chicken

Hi Ro!
This version of Cashew Chicken was made famous here in my hometown.It is very crunchy & crispy.

Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken:
This recipe can be doubled or tripled very easily.

Chicken:
3-4 boneless,skinless chicken breasts,cut into bite-sized pieces
flour
1 egg
1/4 c.milk
salt & pepper
Peanut oil for frying(Must be this oil!)

Sauce:
2 c.water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
2 tsp.oyster sauce
1/2 tsp.garlic powder
2 dashes soy sauce(I use about 6 dashes)
1/2 tsp.sugar
2 T.cornstarch
2 T.water

Rice,steamed or fried(We like fried)
Cashews,however many you prefer,I use about 1-2 T.per serving.
Green onions,finely sliced


Chicken:
Flour chicken & let sit for 5-10 minutes in fridge.In a small bowl,combine the egg & milk,season w/salt & pepper.Dip floured chicken pieces in egg mixture & then flour again.Fry chicken in peanut oil till deep golden brown,crispy & done,then place chicken on paper towels.

Sauce:
Combine the 2 cups water,bouillon cubes,oyster sauce,garlic powder,soy sauce & sugar,bring to a low boil,stirring occasionally.In a small bowl,stir together the cornstarch & the 2 T.of water.After the bouillon cubes have dissolved,stir in the cornstarch mixture.Cook,stirring till thickened.

Assembly:
Place cooked chicken on a bed of steamed or fried rice,pour "some" sauce over the chicken.Top w/the cashews,then the finely sliced green onions.