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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken: A Flavorful Dinner Idea!

A flavorful and easy-to-make Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken recipe that is perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews
  • 1 cup bell peppers chopped (red, green, or yellow)
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Cooked rice for serving
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the chicken, bell peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. About 30 minutes before serving, stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  4. Add the cashews to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high.
  5. Serve the cashew chicken over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the soy sauce mixture for 1-2 hours before cooking.
  • You can substitute the cashews with peanuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor.

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