Crock Pot Cashew Chicken
Crock Pot Cashew Chicken is a delightful one-pot meal that perfectly blends tender chicken with crunchy cashews in a savory, rich sauce. This easy-to-make dish fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas and guarantees comfort in every bite. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, it showcases an Asian-inspired flavor profile that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup raw or roasted cashews
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Place the chopped chicken in the crock pot and pour the sauce over it. Stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add cashews to maintain their crunch.
- Serve over rice or steamed vegetables and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg