Springfield Cashew Chicken

Preparation

1. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
3. In another dish beat eggs.
4. Dip chicken pieces into flour mixture, then eggs, and flour mixture again.
5. Heat peanut oil in a saucepan and deep fry coated chicken for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
6. In another medium saucepan heat broth to boiling. Add oyster sauce, sugar, soy sauce and white pepper.
7. Mix remaining 4 tablespoons cornstarch with a small amount of cold water in a cup. Stir cornstarch mixture slowly into broth mixture to thicken, cook for another 5 minutes over medium-low heat.
8. Pour sauce over fried chicken and top with cashews and green onion.
9. Serve with sauce to taste and steamed white rice or fried rice.