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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken is a favorite chicken crock pot recipe using lightly breaded chicken with a flavorful cashew sauce, celery, bean sprouts, onion and bell pepper! 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 764 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

Chicken:
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon fine black pepper
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce:
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 ribs celery sliced
  • 1 sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper cut into thin slices
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger micrograted
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1/2 cup scallions sliced

Instructions

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  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the corn starch, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add chicken chunks, tossing to coat.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet. Sift out chicken pieces, tapping off excess flour, and then add to the hot oil. Brown lightly, about 5-6 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Chicken may not be fully cooked. Set aside.
  3. Combine the garlic, celery onion, bell pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, garlic sauce, brown sugar, ginger, Chinese five spice powder and red pepper flakes, stir to combine and coat. Add the cooked chicken and set to low for 3 hours.
  4. Toss frozen broccoli and bean sprouts into the sauce, toss to coat, cover and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Spoon over rice and garnish with cashews and scallions.
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!

Notes

  • You can use raw, cubed chicken breast without breading, add to slow cooker with sauce and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir in before serving to thicken sauce. 
  • You can use up to 4 chicken breasts OR 8 boneless chicken thighs with the same amount of sauce and vegetables. The cooking time may increase due to the increase in volume, please check chicken doneness before serving. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 764kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 89g (30%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 1951mg (81%) Potassium 1078mg (31%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 865IU (17%) Vitamin C 32.3mg (36%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 764

% Daily Value*

Calories 764kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 89g 30%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 1951mg 81%
Potassium 1078mg 23%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 865IU 17%
Vitamin C 32.3mg 36%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 5mg 28%

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