You’ve probably had cashew chicken at your local Chinese restaurant, but there’s a retro, Midwestern version that’s once again gained popularity. Springfield-style cashew chicken, which originated in Springfield, Missouri, in the 1960s, has made a comeback—both on our site and on TikTok.
A recipe for Springfield-style cashew chicken, shared by Allrecipes member Katie Mines, has rave reviews. Mines explains, “This cashew chicken is the style first shared in Springfield…It involves deep-frying the chicken in peanut oil. Serve this Show-Me State cashew chicken with soy sauce over a bed of fried rice if desired.”
What Is Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken?
TikToker @turtlecreekfoodie shared their version of the dish. After frying chicken breast bites, they serve the cashew chicken over rice with “Springfield-style gravy” and a cashew topping. “This is one of those recipes that literally pulls all the friends, families, and dogs out of the woodwork because it is so good.”
Another TikTok creator, @thatguywywy, calls his Springfield-style cashew chicken his “favorite and most-requested recipe of all time,” adding that he’s spent 20 years perfecting it…