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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
4.1 from 50 votes

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

An amazing slow cooker meal that is way better than takeout! The chicken is breaded to perfection and the sauce is full of flavor! The cashews hidden throughout are the best part!

Prep Time
15 mins
Slow Cooker
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless, About 4 pieces, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 4 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 4 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup cashews

Instructions

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  1. Combine cornstarch and pepper in resealable food storage bag. Add chicken. Shake to coat with cornstarch mixture.
  2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken about 2 minutes on each side. Place chicken in slow cooker.
  3. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sweet chili sauce sugar, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, and cashews in small bowl; pour over chicken. (I like my cashews to be softer so I add them during the cooking process, if you want more of a crunch, add them right before serving)
  4. Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Serve over rice. Makes 4-6 servings.

Notes

  • We loved the recipe as is and many people do as well but here are some different things you can try after some comments received. -If it is too salty you can simply use low sodium soy sauce. -If there isn't enough sauce, you can double the sauce or make it 1 and 1/2 times.
  • Updated on May 20, 2021
  • Originally Posted on July 13, 2012

Nutrition Information

Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 1409mg (59%) Potassium 774mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 121IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 1409mg 59%
Potassium 774mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 121IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.