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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken brings the rich, savory flavors of Chinese cuisine to your table with minimal effort. In just 15 minutes of prep, you can let your slow cooker work its magic for 4 hours, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 6
Calories 293 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), cut into large pieces
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup cashews

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour and pepper in large Ziploc bag. Add chicken. Shake to coat with flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in skillet on stove top over medium-high heat.
  • Brown chicken about 2 minutes on each side. Place chicken in slow cooker.
  • Combine soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes in small bowl; pour over chicken.
  • Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Add cashews into slow cooker and stir. Serve over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 36gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 764mgPotassium: 667mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 96IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Asian-inspired dish, cashew chicken, easy dinner recipe, healthy chicken recipe, slow cooker
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