Description
Crock Pot Cashew Chicken is a delightful blend of tender chicken, savory sauce, and crunchy roasted cashews, making it a comforting dish for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe fills your home with mouthwatering aromas and brings family together around the dinner table. With minimal prep time and a slow cooker doing all the work, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal without the hassle. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3/4 cup roasted cashews
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Transfer chicken to the crock pot. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, cornstarch, and a splash of water; pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cashews and green onions.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (Low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 347
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg