Springfield Mo Cashew Chicken Sauce Recipe

Craveable Springfield, Missouri-style cashew chicken sauce! This recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and subtly sweet sauce bursting with cashew flavor. Perfect for chicken stir-fries, noodles, or as a dipping sauce – get ready for a taste of the Ozarks!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 94.5 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Springfield Mo Cashew Chicken Sauce

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How to Make Springfield Mo Cashew Chicken Sauce

  1. Drain the soaked cashews and rinse well.
  2. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the drained cashews, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), cornstarch, and red pepper flakes (if using). Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the blended cashew mixture and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat through and the flavors to meld.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately over rice, noodles, or with your favorite vegetables. Enjoy your delicious Springfield-style cashew chicken!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

13g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Springfield Mo Cashew Chicken Sauce?

Springfield Mo Cashew Chicken Sauce takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Springfield Mo Cashew Chicken Sauce?

Springfield Mo Cashew Chicken Sauce has approximately 94.5 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Springfield Mo Cashew Chicken Sauce?

The key ingredients for Springfield Mo Cashew Chicken Sauce are Chicken Base, Water, Butter, Ginger Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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