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Cashew Chicken

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner U.S.
Cashew Chicken
Ingredients
  • 1/2 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 quart peanut oil for frying
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cups water
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 6 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • ground white pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
1
Heat the oil in a deep-frying device or large cooking vessel to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
2
Preheat the oven to a temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit (95 degrees Celsius) for baking purposes.
3
Combine egg and 2 tablespoons of water in a mixing container to create an egg wash.
4
Measure the flour into another bowl for coating purposes.
5
Dip chicken cubes in the egg mixture, then remove them and coat with flour to achieve a uniform covering.
6
Carefully add small batches of the coated chicken to hot oil using a slotted spoon, ensuring not to overcrowd the vessel.
7
Fry the chicken until it is golden brown and the center reaches a safe internal temperature, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
8
Remove the fried chicken with a slotted spoon and place it on a baking sheet to keep warm while continuing to cook the remaining chicken.
9
In a separate saucepan, whisk together 3 cups of water, cornstarch, chicken bouillon cubes, oyster sauce, and white pepper to create a savory sauce.
10
Simmer the sauce over medium heat until it thickens, taking about 5 minutes to achieve the desired consistency.
11
Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and serve immediately, sprinkling cashews and green onions on top of each serving.