Springfield Cashew Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup cashews

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and cornstarch.
5. Add the sauce to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the cashews and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Serve hot over rice.

Interesting Facts

• The dish was invented in Springfield, Missouri in the 1950s.
• The dish is popular all over the United States and is served in many Chinese restaurants.
• It is sometimes served with vegetables, such as bell peppers or broccoli.