text: "Springfield, Missouri, is the home of Cashew Chicken," says Perri Pender. "Leong and his brother Gee developed this famous dish, creating a fried chicken with an Asian flair in the 1960s. This is supposed to be Leong's original recipe. There are numerous variations of this famous dish, so it is how you remember it! Make your favorite fried rice or order from your favorite restaurant to go along with the chicken. Enjoy!"