Dishes
A New Spin on Springfield Style Cashew Chicken
Shake up the classic Springfield flavor with these four new takes on cashew chicken.
By Jenna deJong
Dec 2019
Photo courtesy Fried & FrozenEnjoy a Springfield classic in taco form with these cashew chicken tacos from Fried and Frozen Food Truck.
Cashew Chicken Tacos
Fried and Frozen Food Truck, 301 Colt 45 Drive, Gainesville; 417-989-9897
Browse through Fried & Frozen’s Facebook photos, and your mouth immediately begins salivating as you feast your eyes on these tacos concocted of sticky rice, fried chicken, teriyaki mandarin sauce, green onions and cashews in a fried tortilla. Two tacos for $8? Yes, please.
The Daily Special
Lindberg’s Tavern, 318 W. Commercial St., Springfield; 417-868-8900
The cashew chicken poutine is one that’s hard to resist. Sink your teeth into chicken breast battered and fried to order and served on a bed of French fries, topped with cashews, green onions, cheese curds and classic cashew sauce.
Cashew Chicken Waffle Cone
Silver Dollar City, 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway, Branson; 800-831-4386
You already love the white meat tempura-battered chicken with traditional savory cashew sauce and fresh green onions. You’ll love it even more when it’s served in a made-from-scratch fortune cookie waffle cone. Silver Dollar City plans to offer this hand-held delight at a booth open November 2 through December 30.
Cashew Chicken Chicken Livers
Farmers Gastropub, 2620 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield; 417-864-6994
This salty, crunchy entree is topped with cashew nuts and green onions and served with a side of cheddar grits. Owner and chef Andy Hampshire recommends pairing it with a Kentucky mule.
