Description
Crockpot Cashew Chicken: Tender chicken, crunchy cashews & savory sauce slow-cooked to perfection. Easy, delicious, and perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 large bell pepper (any color), cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
- 1 cup (150g) unsalted cashews, toasted
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
- 3 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Step 2: Place the chicken pieces in an even layer at the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour about three-quarters of the sauce mixture over the chicken, reserving the rest for later.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5-2 hours, until the chicken is nearly but not completely cooked through.
- Step 4: Add the bell pepper and onion chunks to the slow cooker, gently stirring to combine with the chicken and sauce. Pour in the remaining sauce mixture, cover, and continue cooking for another 30-45 minutes on LOW (20-30 minutes on HIGH) until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the chicken is completely cooked.
- Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until completely smooth. Stir this slurry into the slow cooker, mixing gently but thoroughly to incorporate it evenly. Replace the lid and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes until the sauce has thickened to a glossy consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 6: Just before serving, fold in the toasted cashews and sprinkle with sliced green onions. The Crockpot Cashew Chicken is now ready to be served over steamed rice or noodles, allowing everyone to enjoy the perfect balance of tender chicken, crunchy nuts, and savory sauce in every bite.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 375 calories per serving
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 34 grams
- Cholesterol: 95 mg